Stark's Kids?

In a previous monograph on his work, Philippe Starck gave members of his design team labels such as "my right eye, " "my right arm, " and "my conscience." As Starck happily plays the role of design guru, questions concerning the teaching of design and the role of assistants become ever more acute. This book provides a valuable look at Starck's influence and the revamped concept of the design workshop by examining the development of some of his former assistants. Presenting the work of Mattali Crasset, Jean-Marie Massaud, Patrick Jouin, and Mathilde Bretillot, authors Pascale Cassagnau and Christophe Pillet (a former Starck assistant) offer a critique of Starck's effect on contemporary design as well as discussion of the changing relationships between production staff and designer.