Philippe Starck is an internationally renowned designer and innovator who has maintained a singular focus on one central idea: that art in all its forms should serve to better the lives of as many people as possible. As a result of his beliefs, he is now recognized as a leading proponent of "democratic design." Through his extensive body of work spanning from commonplace items to architecture and naval and space engineering, he has established himself as one of the most visionary and celebrated designers working in the world today.