I've always had a profound conviction that great music is about joy, even in the face of tragedy.
Simon RattleRead
There are two kinds of designers: ones who are very happy locked in their office surrounded by their coterie. The last thing they need to do is to go to a trunk show; they'd go running for the hills. I not only enjoy it, I think, how do you design things that are applicable to life - unless you live it?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Designers can be divided into those who prefer isolation and those who embrace real-life experiences for inspiration.
Michael Kors highlights the dichotomy in the designer world, noting that some thrive in solitude, while others find value in engaging with the world around them. He believes that genuine life experiences enrich the design process, as true creativity stems from living fully and drawing inspiration from those encounters.
Themes
DesignCreativityInspirationLife ExperiencesArtEngagement
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in a design workshop to emphasize the importance of experiential learning.
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