Marcel Wanders on reaching people through design

Marcel Wanders2009

Design Indaba

Design Indaba
Cape Town, South Africa

Designer Marcel Wanders beieves it is important to experiment and find different ways of looking at your surroundings. He elaborates on creating an environment of love and passion, as well as an exciting place where dreams can come true.
Fantasy is what’s missing in design… Be fabulous! says Wanders.
Wanders talks about the process of creating his now-famous Airborne Snotty Vase, drawing inspiration from a man with influenza and using a 3D scanner, along with the beauty of the communication of design as a way of reaching people.
Handmade design celebrates imperfection and a lot of creativity is revealed in imperfection, Marcel Wanders believes.
He also discusses the appreciation of design and the responsibility of designers.

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  • Title: Marcel Wanders on reaching people through design
  • Creator: Marcel Wanders
  • Date Created: 2009
  • Original Source: Design Indaba
  • Speaker Bio: Marcel Wanders is a Dutch designer who has been lauded by the The New York Times as the "Lady Gaga of the design world".
  • Location: South Africa
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