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PHILIPPE STARCK UNVEILS 'THE BICYCLE OF THE FUTURE' DESIGN IN BORDEAUX
- 10 Febr. 2012
During the second annual edition of Cyclab, Philippe Starck presented the final rendering of the “ideal city bike” with Alain Juppé, the Mayor of Bordeaux.
The new bike-scooters will revitalize the bike park and enhance the mobility of the local inhabitant, thanks to a new ergonomic design to be produced by Peugeot for an urban environment. The bikes will available on loan to the inhabitants of Bordeaux.
“ This idea for a new means of locomotion sprang from the analysis of much feedback from the citizens of Bordeaux, diverse opinions, constructive and intelligent ideas and the specificities of Bordeaux. This revolutionary solution seems to be the inventive and appropriate response to questions being asked regarding pedestrian areas”.
The new bike-scooters will revitalize the bike park and enhance the mobility of the local inhabitant, thanks to a new ergonomic design to be produced by Peugeot for an urban environment. The bikes will available on loan to the inhabitants of Bordeaux.
“ This idea for a new means of locomotion sprang from the analysis of much feedback from the citizens of Bordeaux, diverse opinions, constructive and intelligent ideas and the specificities of Bordeaux. This revolutionary solution seems to be the inventive and appropriate response to questions being asked regarding pedestrian areas”.
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Invited by STIF (Transport Union of Ile-de-France), Philippe Starck graciously revisits the future Navigo card
- 25 Jan. 2012
From the first January 2013 on, more than 6 million users will have a new design for their Navigo pass.
Starck has dedicated his talent to offer Parisians a functional and elegant card that can be sustainable, in parma and silver.
"My goal was to ennoble this daily and special card so that Parisians become proud of owning one and also aware of the value of public transportation as a common good". Ph. S.
Starck has dedicated his talent to offer Parisians a functional and elegant card that can be sustainable, in parma and silver.
"My goal was to ennoble this daily and special card so that Parisians become proud of owning one and also aware of the value of public transportation as a common good". Ph. S.
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The Masters Chair, a best seller
- 25 Jan. 2012
The Masters chair designed by Philippe Starck has already been sold at 100 000 copies into the world, in just six months, from July to December 2011.
The chair is a success and one of the best sales of Kartell.
The Masters is a tribute to the creator for three design icons : the "Series 7" by Arne Jacobsen, the "Tulip Armchair" by Eero Saarinen and the "Eiffel Chair" by Charles Eames, has already received the prestigious american “Good Design Award’
The chair is a success and one of the best sales of Kartell.
The Masters is a tribute to the creator for three design icons : the "Series 7" by Arne Jacobsen, the "Tulip Armchair" by Eero Saarinen and the "Eiffel Chair" by Charles Eames, has already received the prestigious american “Good Design Award’
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For the 25 years of The Forge de Laguiole, the LOG knife by S+ARCK was unveiled at Maison & Objet.
- 24 Jan. 2012
- Laguiole
First in a series of four models by Starck, LOG is a monobloc piece that reiterates this ethic of simplicity, an important principle for the creator : “tomorrow will be less”.
The LOG has a stamped steel handle cold, like a mineral that the blade root crack or tear appears naturally.
The LOG has a stamped steel handle cold, like a mineral that the blade root crack or tear appears naturally.
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The new headphone ZIK Parrot by Starck was unveiled at Las Vegas (january 10th, 2012)
- 23 Jan. 2012
- Parrot
The new headphone ZIK Parrot by Starck was unveiled at CES, the great mass of electronics in Las Vegas where Zik won three awards :
Product of the Future, Popular Science
Best of CES, Tom’s hardware & Tom’s Guide
CES Hot Stuff Awards, Stuff Magazine
« This is certainly a product, despite a relatively simple and humble appearance, the most successful in the intuitive ergonomics. The headphone is totally balanced to be a disappeared product, as an extension of the human body and its needs” Ph. S.
Product of the Future, Popular Science
Best of CES, Tom’s hardware & Tom’s Guide
CES Hot Stuff Awards, Stuff Magazine
« This is certainly a product, despite a relatively simple and humble appearance, the most successful in the intuitive ergonomics. The headphone is totally balanced to be a disappeared product, as an extension of the human body and its needs” Ph. S.
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City of Bordeaux invited Philippe Starck to design the bicycle of the future.
- Dec. 2011
Indeed, people from Bordeaux are answering to an online questionnaire in order to define their ideal bicycle. Their response will inspire Philippe Starck to draw, without charge, the bicycle of the future.
The final design will be presented on February 10, in the presence of Alain Juppé at the Cyclab, thinking event which aims to reflect on the future of cycling and its use.
The “Bordeaux bicycle” is once more an illustration of Starck’s commitment to “democratic ecology”, a revolutionary concept which he has developed and whose goal is to create objects accessible to everyone, affordable and innovative.
“My interest in the environment has neither beginning nor end; it’s a state of mind” Ph.S
The final design will be presented on February 10, in the presence of Alain Juppé at the Cyclab, thinking event which aims to reflect on the future of cycling and its use.
The “Bordeaux bicycle” is once more an illustration of Starck’s commitment to “democratic ecology”, a revolutionary concept which he has developed and whose goal is to create objects accessible to everyone, affordable and innovative.
“My interest in the environment has neither beginning nor end; it’s a state of mind” Ph.S
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“The Masters chair is celebrated in Brazil, Sao Paulo November 16 2011”
- 16 Nov. 2011
- Kartell
Philippe Starck and Kartell President, Claudio Luti, presented the Masters chair in the Sao Paulo flagship store.
The Masters is a powerful tribute to the three chair-symbols, re-read and re-interpreted by Starck.
The "Series 7" by Arne Jacobsen, the "Tulip Armchair" by Eero Saarinen and the "Eiffel Chair" by Charles Eames interweave their unmistakable silhouettes into a sinuous hybrid giving life to a fusion of original and engaging styles.
Philippe Starck: “Sadly and luckily design has become fashionable. Luckily since it generates many good projects, sadly because it also generates many bad projects. Today the work stems more in recognizing, selecting the good from the bad, and to do so a minimum of cultural knowledge is more than necessary. Therefore, the Masters chair, born from the intertwining of 3 icons reminds us of the high times of design, of the great designers and may develop the envy to continue to discover quality for the next design purchase, if they are necessary ».
During an intimate press conference, Starck shared his vision on design, creativity and humanity: “My course of action is to take more and more distance from design as a new fashion vehicle and focus on positive timelessness of pure creativity, vision and high technology”.
The Masters is a powerful tribute to the three chair-symbols, re-read and re-interpreted by Starck.
The "Series 7" by Arne Jacobsen, the "Tulip Armchair" by Eero Saarinen and the "Eiffel Chair" by Charles Eames interweave their unmistakable silhouettes into a sinuous hybrid giving life to a fusion of original and engaging styles.
Philippe Starck: “Sadly and luckily design has become fashionable. Luckily since it generates many good projects, sadly because it also generates many bad projects. Today the work stems more in recognizing, selecting the good from the bad, and to do so a minimum of cultural knowledge is more than necessary. Therefore, the Masters chair, born from the intertwining of 3 icons reminds us of the high times of design, of the great designers and may develop the envy to continue to discover quality for the next design purchase, if they are necessary ».
During an intimate press conference, Starck shared his vision on design, creativity and humanity: “My course of action is to take more and more distance from design as a new fashion vehicle and focus on positive timelessness of pure creativity, vision and high technology”.
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LAUNCH IN LONDON OF "PHOTO – ME BY STARCK" NOVEMBER 2ND 2011
- 02 Nov. 2011
- Photomaton
Philippe Starck presented the “Photo-Me by S+ARCK” photobooth at the Saatchi Gallery in London.
Resulting from the collaboration between the French creator and Photo-Me Group, the “Photo-Me by Starck” sets a new style and symbolises the classic and timeless elegance.
As usual, Starck brought to light his innovative vision at the service of technology with a pure and essential design that also includes a glowing and welcoming orange seat developed with the highest technology.
“It is an honor for me to work on such a project as this cabin has always been following us throughout our life, it is like a grand-mother watching over us permanently from the photo for our 1st ID, to the bus school pass or our 1st passport.
It is also, for quite cheap, one of the 1st vehicle of expression, in total privacy.
Photo-Me cabin has been finally witnessing each important step of our life”. Ph. S.
Resulting from the collaboration between the French creator and Photo-Me Group, the “Photo-Me by Starck” sets a new style and symbolises the classic and timeless elegance.
As usual, Starck brought to light his innovative vision at the service of technology with a pure and essential design that also includes a glowing and welcoming orange seat developed with the highest technology.
“It is an honor for me to work on such a project as this cabin has always been following us throughout our life, it is like a grand-mother watching over us permanently from the photo for our 1st ID, to the bus school pass or our 1st passport.
It is also, for quite cheap, one of the 1st vehicle of expression, in total privacy.
Photo-Me cabin has been finally witnessing each important step of our life”. Ph. S.
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« KARTELL LOVES MILANO » - CHARITY AUCTION, OCTOBER 25
- 25 Oct. 2011
- Kartell
Philippe Starck realized a unique piece from the Louis Ghost chair for the project “Kartell loves Milano” in honor of the city of Milan and the legendary Scala.
45 different pieces were auctioned by Sotheby’s on October 25 in Milan.
All proceeds will go to Umberto Veronesi Foundation, foundation for medical research.
45 different pieces were auctioned by Sotheby’s on October 25 in Milan.
All proceeds will go to Umberto Veronesi Foundation, foundation for medical research.
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Philippe Starck redesigns the Kawasaki W800 dirt-track
- 12 Sept. 2011
Philippe Starck redesigned the Kawasaki W800 with the help of Design Boxer, the following specifications in mind: to create a motorcycle inspired by Dirt Track, (a famous sport in the United States) which is simple, functional and elegant.
" A good motorcycle, it's the minimum: an engine, a reservoir, two wheels. Many manufacturers aim for more, we have chosen to go down the path of less is more " Ph. S.
" A good motorcycle, it's the minimum: an engine, a reservoir, two wheels. Many manufacturers aim for more, we have chosen to go down the path of less is more " Ph. S.
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Philippe Starck supports the professional solution ELISE
- 17 June 2011
- Elise
Philippe Starck pursues his ecological fight to protect the environment and call companies to relieve by integrating "ELISE" in offices. Philippe Starck redrew the basket Elise and looked for a sustainable and ecological material. It is the company Roquette in Lille which conceived this vegetal plastic from foodstuffs which cannot be used for the food.
" The ecology does not have to be a punishment, that is why I drew an object, which I hope for it, is desirable and so timeless. The drawing expresses the idea of the intrinsic beauty of the waste and already creased, pre-aged which insures a longevity of the life expectancy of the object. The basket is rather ideal, it lasts stylistically, materially and returns a real service. To save our planet, to change our societies and make them more united, initiatives are needed, large-scale actions; companies can make possible these major mooses for the future of our children ". Philippe Starck.
Please click here to watch the video.
" The ecology does not have to be a punishment, that is why I drew an object, which I hope for it, is desirable and so timeless. The drawing expresses the idea of the intrinsic beauty of the waste and already creased, pre-aged which insures a longevity of the life expectancy of the object. The basket is rather ideal, it lasts stylistically, materially and returns a real service. To save our planet, to change our societies and make them more united, initiatives are needed, large-scale actions; companies can make possible these major mooses for the future of our children ". Philippe Starck.
Please click here to watch the video.
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Launching the new collection Plays by Starck with Eugeni Quittlet In Munich, with Vogue
- 25 May 2011
- Dedon
On the 25th of May, 2011, Philippe Starck and Eugeni Quittlet were the guest of the Vogue and Dedon’s Event in Munich, for the presentation of the new collection, Play with Dedon.
“Play is always important. First because the difference between animals and us is the intelligence, and the most beautiful symptom of intelligence is play.”
“Play is always important. First because the difference between animals and us is the intelligence, and the most beautiful symptom of intelligence is play.”
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Philippe Starck presents his new projects at the Milan furniture fair
Philippe Starck went to the International Furniture Fair in Milan to reveal several of his new creations, also signed in collaboration with Eugeni Quitllet.
At Driade
"At a time when television makes you stupid and the Internet makes you schizophrenic, it is worth recalling the virtues of reading and conversation. Lu Read was created for this purpose for the rooms of the Royal Monceau hotel where I had long ago met Lou Reed, who had read his poems to me and which we conversed. Lou Read and we come to a full circle." Ph.S
At Magis
"Fully organic, the first in the world with Zartan, a wooden structure injected bound with a natural glue and the use of 4 materials: hemp, flax, jute and bamboo. A first world wide, that should trigger vocations.” Ph. S
At Kartell
"Miss Less, through its non-radical design, wanted and fully finished is an allegory of the impasse in which design is used as a fashion tool; in the face of the major issues, current and future that require a political and activist design." Ph. S
Please click here to watch the video.
At Flos
"NET, a desk lamp that encompasses the elegance of the minimum and that integrates naturally the Ipad as final key touch to all our needs." Ph. S
At Baccarat
"Marie-Coquine: a DADA fantasy, a surrealist dream, the elegance of a gesture, a crystalline poem, in which underneath her light allure, hides the possibility of moving bubble of light, warmth and tenderness for those who lost the wealth at the bottom of their castle." Ph. S
At Driade
"At a time when television makes you stupid and the Internet makes you schizophrenic, it is worth recalling the virtues of reading and conversation. Lu Read was created for this purpose for the rooms of the Royal Monceau hotel where I had long ago met Lou Reed, who had read his poems to me and which we conversed. Lou Read and we come to a full circle." Ph.S
At Magis
"Fully organic, the first in the world with Zartan, a wooden structure injected bound with a natural glue and the use of 4 materials: hemp, flax, jute and bamboo. A first world wide, that should trigger vocations.” Ph. S
At Kartell
"Miss Less, through its non-radical design, wanted and fully finished is an allegory of the impasse in which design is used as a fashion tool; in the face of the major issues, current and future that require a political and activist design." Ph. S
Please click here to watch the video.
At Flos
"NET, a desk lamp that encompasses the elegance of the minimum and that integrates naturally the Ipad as final key touch to all our needs." Ph. S
At Baccarat
"Marie-Coquine: a DADA fantasy, a surrealist dream, the elegance of a gesture, a crystalline poem, in which underneath her light allure, hides the possibility of moving bubble of light, warmth and tenderness for those who lost the wealth at the bottom of their castle." Ph. S
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Launching SensoWash in New York
- 07 April 2011
- Duravit
Philippe Starck was invited to New York on April 7th 2011 to announce the launch of he new creation, SensoWash, Duravit by Starck.
“SensoWash, he who is so charming, washes you, brushes you, cleans you, and dries you. We are always working on refining and refining. This is more magical than anything because, if you use it you will discover that it is a lot more than a toilet seat… it’s a drug. The ultimate drug on the market, you will want to stay the whole day on toilet seat.” Ph. S
“SensoWash, he who is so charming, washes you, brushes you, cleans you, and dries you. We are always working on refining and refining. This is more magical than anything because, if you use it you will discover that it is a lot more than a toilet seat… it’s a drug. The ultimate drug on the market, you will want to stay the whole day on toilet seat.” Ph. S
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Launching S+ARCK BY WARENDORF in Moscow
- 05 April 2011
- Warendorf
“With S+ARCK BY WARENDORF, we have rediscovered the essence, the origin, the primal function; we have rediscovered humanity.
We have rediscovered the content we had scattered to the winds of life.
We have kept only the fundamental parts. Taking each one separately, we have made them the best they can be so that they can become part of the multi-purpose, miscellaneous living spaces that are our lounges, dining rooms and kitchens today.” Ph. S
Philippe Starck reinvents the kitchen concept in 4 different styles: Duality, Library, Primery and the Tower. “A home is love, love is fire, fire is the focus of the home” Ph. S
We have rediscovered the content we had scattered to the winds of life.
We have kept only the fundamental parts. Taking each one separately, we have made them the best they can be so that they can become part of the multi-purpose, miscellaneous living spaces that are our lounges, dining rooms and kitchens today.” Ph. S
Philippe Starck reinvents the kitchen concept in 4 different styles: Duality, Library, Primery and the Tower. “A home is love, love is fire, fire is the focus of the home” Ph. S
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Photomaton by Starck at the Kahn Galery
- 31 March 2011
- Photomaton
The Kahn Gallery celebrates its 2011 photography edition of ArtParis with the photo-booth “Photomaton” reinvented by Phlippe Starck. For the 75th anniversary of the famous photo-booths, Philippe Starck gave it a new life, both on the aesthetically and functionally side.
"Our life in Photomaton.
Petit, joker, big, inlove, soldier, traveler, mother ...
Vitalized, passed through the port, inserted identity, authorized to stay, driving tests ...
What would we be without this national heritage?
Would we have problems of identity?
So everyday, we forgot.
Today, just dressed up in a new quality and a discreet elegance of intelligence, our good Photomaton is still and always there to ensure the identity of our lives. "Ph.S
The Gallery Kahn invited: Jacques Bosser, Joël Ducorroy, Ben Vautier and many others to exhibit their work from the 31st of March to 3rd of April 2011.
Kahn Gallery
Two addresses:
258 rue Marcadet, Paris 18e.
13 route de la Mouillebarbe,
Ars-en-Ré (Ile de Ré).
"Our life in Photomaton.
Petit, joker, big, inlove, soldier, traveler, mother ...
Vitalized, passed through the port, inserted identity, authorized to stay, driving tests ...
What would we be without this national heritage?
Would we have problems of identity?
So everyday, we forgot.
Today, just dressed up in a new quality and a discreet elegance of intelligence, our good Photomaton is still and always there to ensure the identity of our lives. "Ph.S
The Gallery Kahn invited: Jacques Bosser, Joël Ducorroy, Ben Vautier and many others to exhibit their work from the 31st of March to 3rd of April 2011.
Kahn Gallery
Two addresses:
258 rue Marcadet, Paris 18e.
13 route de la Mouillebarbe,
Ars-en-Ré (Ile de Ré).
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Philippe Starck and B Awards Design Festival, Bilbao, Spain
- 23 March 2011
Bilbao Bizkaia B Awards Design Festival, invited Philippe Starck to be apart of the jury, and this enriching creative experience. The B Awards is an invitational design festival where students from the best universities around the world will be taking part in this creativity exchange. Basque and International designers will be sharing their projects with in the five categories: Habitat, Product, Public Spaces, Visual Communication and Transport & Mobility.
The jury is composed of: Philippe Starck, David Van Der Leer- Wallpaper editor in chief, Tony Chambers, Alvin Yip- Ambassadors de Design, Toshiko Mori- Architect and Professeur at Harvard University Graduate School of Design and Josu Rekalde- a ‘Basque’ artist.The day after the awards ceremony Philippe Starck gave a lecture to an audience of 500 people including students, architects and press on his vision of design and its ethical future directions
For more information on the B Awards, please visit website: http://www.bawardsfestival.com
The jury is composed of: Philippe Starck, David Van Der Leer- Wallpaper editor in chief, Tony Chambers, Alvin Yip- Ambassadors de Design, Toshiko Mori- Architect and Professeur at Harvard University Graduate School of Design and Josu Rekalde- a ‘Basque’ artist.The day after the awards ceremony Philippe Starck gave a lecture to an audience of 500 people including students, architects and press on his vision of design and its ethical future directions
For more information on the B Awards, please visit website: http://www.bawardsfestival.com
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ISH Fair « Duravit Design Days 2011 With Starck»
- 15 March 2011
- Duravit
For the ISH Fair in Frankfurt, Philippe Starck participated at the lauching of his new products during the Duravit Design Days, from 15th to the 19th of March 2011 in front of the International Press and retailers of the brands, who discovered the New Steam Shower “St’Trop” and the New SensoWash.
« This year we refine revolution, refining is the essence of Duravit. Duravit products are high quality, therefore we rethink the shower collection, to make it better and better. Becuase the quality in itself is a style; and the style of tomorrow is durability, longevity, transition and heritage. Now we buy, for our life, the life of our daughter and granddaughter; that is why we work with Duravit, the magic of infinity.” Ph.S
To watch the conference please click here
« This year we refine revolution, refining is the essence of Duravit. Duravit products are high quality, therefore we rethink the shower collection, to make it better and better. Becuase the quality in itself is a style; and the style of tomorrow is durability, longevity, transition and heritage. Now we buy, for our life, the life of our daughter and granddaughter; that is why we work with Duravit, the magic of infinity.” Ph.S
To watch the conference please click here
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Ara and Philippe Starck comme together for « Jeu de Dames en Noir »
- 21 Jan. 2011
- Baccarat
Ara and Philippe Starck renew the experience of a collaboration between father and daughter for Baccarat, creating a box “Jeu de Dames en Noir” brings together four black and white champagne flutes, imperially set up on a pedestal covered with silk printed after a drawing by Ara Starck. The complicity between the creator and renowned artist work naturally together. With their imagination put together, the collection "Jeu de Dames en Noir" revisits the myth of the chess game in the form of allegory.
"Women, ladies, voices, ages, but a common story. They smile, laugh, reminisce these moments, these clouds, these reflections, as sacred whispers ... " Ara Starck
"Women, ladies, voices, ages, but a common story. They smile, laugh, reminisce these moments, these clouds, these reflections, as sacred whispers ... " Ara Starck
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International Boat Fair of Paris, Hobicat et Tofinou by Philippe Starck
- 03 Dec. 2010
- Hobie Cat / Latitude 46
Philippe Starck exhibits at the International Boat Fair of Paris, “Nautic” his vision of sport-catamaran, the ‘Hobie Cat H +’, and the ‘Tofinou’ sail boat.
The H + offers a boat with features, consistent with its brand value, which are devised "so that people will be happy." Creative fervor, Hobie Cat + explores the elegance of the minimum, the elegance of intelligence. “Explore with creativity and passion, the elegance of the minimum, the elegance of intelligence, path traced by the unique genius of Hobie Alter” Ph.S
The Tofinou takes the best of both worlds: classicism and technology, an extremely seductive cocktail. In the detail, it shows that times are changing. Returning to the essence of the subject, to the core. A boat that you buy for life, that you buy for your son, for your grand children…
« A Tofinou doesn’t exist.
It's just a dream, an evocation, a breeze, a sigh of happiness.
So little materiality, so elegant.
The perfect quality and timelessness of Tofinou born within the natural intelligence of the relationship between the sea and man.
A dream. " Ph.S
Please click here to watch the video.
The H + offers a boat with features, consistent with its brand value, which are devised "so that people will be happy." Creative fervor, Hobie Cat + explores the elegance of the minimum, the elegance of intelligence. “Explore with creativity and passion, the elegance of the minimum, the elegance of intelligence, path traced by the unique genius of Hobie Alter” Ph.S
The Tofinou takes the best of both worlds: classicism and technology, an extremely seductive cocktail. In the detail, it shows that times are changing. Returning to the essence of the subject, to the core. A boat that you buy for life, that you buy for your son, for your grand children…
« A Tofinou doesn’t exist.
It's just a dream, an evocation, a breeze, a sigh of happiness.
So little materiality, so elegant.
The perfect quality and timelessness of Tofinou born within the natural intelligence of the relationship between the sea and man.
A dream. " Ph.S
Please click here to watch the video.
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Launching the photomaton redesigned by philippe starck
- Dec. 2010
- Photomaton
The “Photomaton” group called for Philippe Starck to wake the 75 year old beauty.
Result of close collaboration between Philippe Starck and branding, « Photomaton » offers a new youth both aesthetically and functionally. A timeless design, sleek lines and elegant, sober colors and chic... "new generation " style breaks its traditional codes.
"Our life in Photomaton.
Petit, joker, big, inlove, soldier, traveler, mother ...
Vitalized, passed through the port, inserted identity, authorized to stay, driving tests ...
What would we be without this national heritage?
Would we have problems of identity?
So everyday, we forgot.
Today, just dressed up in a new quality and a discreet elegance of intelligence, our good Photomaton is still and always there to ensure the identity of our lives. " Ph.S
Result of close collaboration between Philippe Starck and branding, « Photomaton » offers a new youth both aesthetically and functionally. A timeless design, sleek lines and elegant, sober colors and chic... "new generation " style breaks its traditional codes.
"Our life in Photomaton.
Petit, joker, big, inlove, soldier, traveler, mother ...
Vitalized, passed through the port, inserted identity, authorized to stay, driving tests ...
What would we be without this national heritage?
Would we have problems of identity?
So everyday, we forgot.
Today, just dressed up in a new quality and a discreet elegance of intelligence, our good Photomaton is still and always there to ensure the identity of our lives. " Ph.S
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The Freebox Revolution V6 Launch
- Dec. 2010
- Free
Free unveiled its new ‘Freebox Revolution’ designed by Philippe Starck. The innovation consists of both the Freebox Player and Server. The ‘ FreeBox Revolution’ weaves its web in the digital home by offering a NAS drive, a Blu-Ray, a game pad and even a Freestore to download games and applications.
"This is the first time I make a box for the house. A box that produces ideas, information, and exchanges. It was therefore essential that the box itself be about words that are also producers of fertile surprises, visions, transgression, of all humanity and richness of life. It is revolutionary because we can do anything and everything with it. We end up realizing that boxes such as the Free do not have limitations, only those set by ourselves. Only our imagination stops the limit of what can be done with it. That is why it is revolutionary. Without limit there is no control. Power to the people is now available thanks to Free. Its name does it justice." Ph.S
Please click here to watch the video.
"This is the first time I make a box for the house. A box that produces ideas, information, and exchanges. It was therefore essential that the box itself be about words that are also producers of fertile surprises, visions, transgression, of all humanity and richness of life. It is revolutionary because we can do anything and everything with it. We end up realizing that boxes such as the Free do not have limitations, only those set by ourselves. Only our imagination stops the limit of what can be done with it. That is why it is revolutionary. Without limit there is no control. Power to the people is now available thanks to Free. Its name does it justice." Ph.S
Please click here to watch the video.
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A New Bottle for Nina Ricci : l'Air du Temps by Starck
- Sept. 2010
- NINA RICCI
The Encounter between l'Air du Temps and Philippe Starck… Is obvious, almost as if one recognizes the other. For, if Philippe Starck has never worked with the production of perfume before, it seems as if he’s worn l'Air du Temps for ever. This feminine piece transports us to a world of creativity, analytics and some times even poetry. L'Air du Temps can be interpreted as the intelligence of air… Like a vibration that makes it visible and connected to us.
“I do not like the old perfumes, I do not like the new perfumes, I like the eternal perfumes. And Air du Temps is one. There is always in my work, that I succeed or not, a profound will of timelessness.” Ph. S.
Please click here to watch the video.
“I do not like the old perfumes, I do not like the new perfumes, I like the eternal perfumes. And Air du Temps is one. There is always in my work, that I succeed or not, a profound will of timelessness.” Ph. S.
Please click here to watch the video.
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Launching Hobie Cat+ by STARCK
- Sept. 2010
- Hobie Cat
Simple, Practical, Secure and Playfull
“Explore with creativity and passion, the elegance of the minimum, the elegance of intelligence, path traced by the unique genius of Hobie Alter” Ph.S
The Hobie Cat+ was created by the encounter between Philippe Starck and a business who has mastered the know-how; the Founder's Hobie ALTER. It offers a boat with features, consistent with its brand value, which are devised "so that people will be happy." Creative fervor, Hobie Cat + explores the elegance of the minimum, the elegance of intelligence. New design solutions and industry to deliver more while costing less.
“Explore with creativity and passion, the elegance of the minimum, the elegance of intelligence, path traced by the unique genius of Hobie Alter” Ph.S
The Hobie Cat+ was created by the encounter between Philippe Starck and a business who has mastered the know-how; the Founder's Hobie ALTER. It offers a boat with features, consistent with its brand value, which are devised "so that people will be happy." Creative fervor, Hobie Cat + explores the elegance of the minimum, the elegance of intelligence. New design solutions and industry to deliver more while costing less.
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A Slice of « Briccole », A Slice of Venice
- August 2010
- Riva 1920
For the exhibition "Tra le Briccole di Venezia"("Through the Docking Posts of Venice ") organized by Riva 1920, Philippe Starck transforms the "Briccole” of Venice, worn-down by the tides, in wooden plates.
“I’ve lived in Burano, these last 25 years.
Venice is far away,
The fog on the lagoon is thick, menacing, endless.
In it you are lost for ever.
But the Briccole are there.
By day they are noble.
At night indispensable.
In the fog they are essential.
Everything about the Briccole has a noble elegance.
Even and above all the wood, which now, humbly, ends its splendid life in our homes, in our hearts.
Your friend whose heart is in Burano.” Ph. S
Exhibition - Arsenale Nord of Venice
26 August - 26 September 2010
www.veneziabriccole.com
“I’ve lived in Burano, these last 25 years.
Venice is far away,
The fog on the lagoon is thick, menacing, endless.
In it you are lost for ever.
But the Briccole are there.
By day they are noble.
At night indispensable.
In the fog they are essential.
Everything about the Briccole has a noble elegance.
Even and above all the wood, which now, humbly, ends its splendid life in our homes, in our hearts.
Your friend whose heart is in Burano.” Ph. S
Exhibition - Arsenale Nord of Venice
26 August - 26 September 2010
www.veneziabriccole.com
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Launching the « Feuille d'Eau » for the « Porteurs d'Eau » Campagne
- 05 June 2010
- Fondation France Libertés
Philippe Starck designs the Feuille d'Eau for all the people who signed The charter of the Porteurs d’eau, for the The France Libertés Foundation presided over by Danielle Mitterrand:
1) Water is not merchandise; water is a common good not only for humanity but for living.
2) To insure sufficient resources for future generations, it is our job to restore the water to its original pure state.
3) Access to water is a fundamental human right, which can only be guarantied by public, democratic and transparent governance, inscribed by the law.
“I love Danielle Mitterand. I love water. I love us and our indispensable future” Ph. S.
For more information, please visit the foundation website.
1) Water is not merchandise; water is a common good not only for humanity but for living.
2) To insure sufficient resources for future generations, it is our job to restore the water to its original pure state.
3) Access to water is a fundamental human right, which can only be guarantied by public, democratic and transparent governance, inscribed by the law.
“I love Danielle Mitterand. I love water. I love us and our indispensable future” Ph. S.
For more information, please visit the foundation website.
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Philippe Starck at the International Furniture Fair at Milan 2010
This year, Philippe Starck introduced several new projects : The Play with Dedon outside furniture Collection, the Pipe witout armrest for Driade, different finishing for the armrest of the Mi Ming chair for Xo, and also a chest and night table for the Ghost Buster collection for Kartell, and Masters chair, Magic Hole and Super impossible.
To watch the video "Play with Dedon", please click here.
To watch the video "Play with Dedon", please click here.
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Philippe Starck at the International Milan Furniture Fair 2009
Philippe Starck participated at the Milan Furniture Fair in April 2009 by presenting several new designs:
At Kartell: “For years I kept looking for a good chest of drawers and a good night table for myself. I could never find them. To console myself, I did for Ghost Buster an evocation of one and called up the spirit of all those chests of drawers that may have existed and that I never ran across. Something minimum, an invisibility which is nevertheless very necessary in our humble daily life.” Ph. S.
At Driade: “Out / In, a collection so sleek, so smooth, so minimized, that it seems to have been washed by rain for which it is intended". Ph. S.
At Alias: “Life is an impossible carried out. Better perpetuate it. For this , we have to love life, to love ourselves at least 15 minutes per day. At home. At work. A few exercises and a good position, elegant obviously.” Ph. S.
At Kartell: “For years I kept looking for a good chest of drawers and a good night table for myself. I could never find them. To console myself, I did for Ghost Buster an evocation of one and called up the spirit of all those chests of drawers that may have existed and that I never ran across. Something minimum, an invisibility which is nevertheless very necessary in our humble daily life.” Ph. S.
At Driade: “Out / In, a collection so sleek, so smooth, so minimized, that it seems to have been washed by rain for which it is intended". Ph. S.
At Alias: “Life is an impossible carried out. Better perpetuate it. For this , we have to love life, to love ourselves at least 15 minutes per day. At home. At work. A few exercises and a good position, elegant obviously.” Ph. S.