In this exclusive interview we talk to Philippe Starck, one of the most prolific designers of the last half-century. We explore the very fundamentals of why we design, exploring the relationship of design to our history, culture, and experience of our world. We discuss how major global issues such as climate change, technology and economics influence design, and look at essential nature of beauty itself.

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