| Philippe Starck expresses his shock at the increasing dominance of luxury brands in design, particularly at Milan Design Week. He laments the shift from democratic design accessible to all to a focus on luxury, which he believes lacks ethics and cultural depth. Starck emphasizes that design should be for everyone, contrasting it with interior design, which he sees as exclusive to wealthier individuals. He raises concerns about sustainability in design trends, comparing the disposable nature of fashion to the ecological impact of large furniture items. Despite his occasional involvement in luxury projects, he prefers to focus on ecological and democratic principles in design. Starck predicts a division among designers into luxury-focused and environmentally-conscious groups and warns of the challenges young designers face in a changing industry influenced by artificial intelligence. |
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