A product can live on one great idea. An interior needs 1,000 great ideas to really live, which makes interior design a whole orchestration of this art of juxtaposition, placement, and combination.
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I want to create a world with objects and surroundings that are human, more romantic, and less sterile.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the desire to infuse humanity and romance into design rather than adhering to sterile aesthetics.
Marcel Wanders expresses a vision for a world where design and environments are imbued with emotional warmth and human touch, rather than being cold and impersonal. This approach reflects a growing awareness in art and design towards creating spaces that resonate deeply with human experiences, emotions, and romantic notions, ultimately enhancing the way we interact with our surroundings.
Themes
DesignHumanRomanticAestheticsEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
In a design conference to illustrate the need for emotional design.
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