I want to create a world with objects and surroundings that are human, more romantic, and less sterile.
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I've always liked the idea of making things that last forever, not necessarily in the sense of being unbreakable, but more psychologically permanent. Most people throw stuff away not because it's broken but because their relationship with that object is broken.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True value lies in the emotional connections we form with objects, rather than their physical durability.
Marcel Wanders reflects on the significance of emotional attachment to objects, suggesting that people discard items not typically due to their physical state but because they no longer hold meaning or relations that resonate with them. His statement emphasizes the importance of creating lasting memories and connections, which imbue objects with deeper psychological significance.
Themes
AttachmentObjectsRelationshipsValueMemories
In practice
Example use cases
During a talk on design philosophy, sharing this quote can illustrate the importance of emotional connections in product creation.
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