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He was a listless student at the Ecole Nissim de Camondo in Paris, but in 1969 Starck designed an inflatable structure, based on the idea of materiality.Philippe Starck
French architect and industrial designer (born 1949)
Philippe Starck (French pronunciation:[filipstaʁk]; born 18 January 1949) is a French industrial architect and designer known for his wide range of designs, including interior design, architecture, household objects, furniture, boats and other vehicles.
His most popular pieces were made in the 1980s and the 1990s.[1]
Life
Starck was born on 18 January 1949 in Paris. He is the son of André Starck, who was an aeronautics engineer. He says that his father often inspired him because he was an engineer, who made invention a "duty".
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His family is originally from, and lived in, the Alsace region, before his grandfather moved to Paris. He studied at the École Nissim de Camondo in Paris.[1]
Career
While working for Adidas, Starck set up his first industrial design company, Starck Product, which he later renamed Ubik[2] after Philip K.
Dick's novel. For this company,