Philippe Starck

Philippe Starck (born 1949) is a French industrial and interior designer known for influential work across product design, furniture, and hospitality interiors. He gained international attention in the 1980s through high-profile projects, including the interiors of the Café Costes in Paris and hotels such as the Royalton in New York. Starck has designed widely produced consumer objects, notably the Juicy Salif citrus squeezer for Alessi, and has collaborated with numerous global brands. His work often blends playful forms with a stated interest in accessibility and everyday usefulness. Starck has also published design-focused books and writings that outline his views on design, ethics, and modern life.