Philippe Starck is a designer that designs beautiful aesthetic works that have a refined feature about them, often making controversial designs as a means of expressing creativity. When Philippe does do this, it often values the aesthetics of a product over the ergonomics which often defines the user experience. Therefore, I would consider Starck to be more of a designer for himself rather than a designer for the people.
Design I Like
I liked the Baby Our Fire design by Starck which is essentially a candle holder, but designed in a way that it actually filters the light to be more warm and radiant in output. For this design, there is also a clarity for the center of the candle which shows the fire. This really struck to me as it sort of controls the radiance and clarity of light, but does it in an very artistic, aesthetic means. I feel that for this then, it would be a strong product that offers both the aesthetics and the functionality, especially as it’s smaller.
Design I Don’t Like
With such a classy angle for this lamp, I feel that the aesthetics have been brought to another level. Everything is very elegant and classy, yet there lacks common sense behind the design. I feel that specifically, the stand of the lamp is excessive. It’s huge and portable, but with it is a bold statement of luxury. I feel that this is further shown in the chandelier aspect which has many lights and crystals. It allows for light, but the necessity of a standing lamp needing multiple lights and crystals is close to zero. I feel that the overall structure and balance is something I appreciate, but there is too much “luxury” designed of it, albeit creative.
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