Design that I liked: Juicy Salif Lemon Squeezer
I loved the design of this citrus squeezer, because Its unconventional, spaceship-like form defies the conventional notion of what a kitchen gadget should look like. It is also made out of stainless steel which shows Starck’s knowledge of materials as stainless steel would be easy to clean, and would look good in a kitchen scenario.
Design that I didn’t like: Gun lamp
One design that I didnt like, was the gun lamp he made for Flos. I feel that there is no practical use, and aesthetically it looks tacky. It gives the feeling of gloryifing a firearm, and in places where gun violence is a problem, it may look very distasteful.
My opinion on Starck, is that he has some very innovative designs, and he is a very determined person. However there are some designs which I dont resonate with, and some that I just find distasteful. On his website, he has a quote, which says that design is to help people to improve their livelihoods, but on the other hand, most designs he has made are for companies such as Flos, Baccarat, Alessi , among others which are high end, and innacesble to many people. I belive this makes him a hyppocrite.
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