Design Philosophy Quotes

“I design for an international woman. A woman who is not a clothes horse. She's not a fashion victim.”

“To me, design is about correcting and refining. It’s about trying to make things better.”

“Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union.”

“I don't make beautiful buildings. I make buildings that are interesting.”

“A home should feel collected, not decorated.”

“I hate the idea of style. I think it’s a trap.”

“Good design is about being responsible.”

“Whereas Europeans generally prefer elegance and conceptual clarity, Americans often opt for brute force.”

“I think it’s really important to design things with a kind of personality.”

“I design for real women. I don't design for pictures.”