Philippe Starck: Why design?

By TED
Added: Sun, 18 May 2008 23:00:00 UTC

Thanks to Robin Cornwell for the link.

http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/197

About this talk

Designer Philippe Starck -- with no pretty slides to show -- spends 18 minutes reaching for the very roots of the question "Why design?" Listen carefully for one perfect mantra for all of us, genius or not.

About Philippe Starck

Philippe Starck designs deluxe objects and posh condos and hotels around the world. Always witty and engaged, he takes special delight in rethinking everyday objects.

TAGGED: SPEECHES, TECHNOLOGY

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