Designer profile

Philippe Starck

French creator whose prolific career spans furniture, interiors, products and architecture.

Philippe Starck is a French designer whose work ranges from furniture and lighting to interiors, hospitality and everyday objects.

Selected furniture context

His furniture portfolio includes work with Cassina and B&B Italia among many other manufacturers.

Why he matters

Starck helped bring author-driven design into mainstream global culture while repeatedly exploring the idea of accessible or “democratic” design.