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August 4th, 2008
...and finally a reality show on designers
BBC Two and Philippe Starck are teaming up for a brand new TV series to find the next great British designer.
Internationally renowned designer Starck will be heading up a specially created School of Design in Paris. Ten aspiring designers with the talent, drive and vision to create the next ‘must have’ products of the 21st Century will be given the unique opportunity to learn and work alongside Starck and his team over a period of several months.
Those interested can find out more about it right HERE
BBC, Philippe Starck, product design. Could be interesting. Knowing a bit about Starck, he can sometimes be... controversial to say the least. This project could bring more attention to design. BUT is there a chance of making a circus out of it? Does the end justify the means?
I'm interested to hear what YOU think about this one!
Posted by: demetrios
Comments (4)
"Production Company Twofour Broadcast is looking for applications from people from all walks of life; you don’t have to have had any formal training, it’s all about catching Philippe’s eye and convincing him your designs can change the way we live – for the better. A background in drawing or a creative industry could be helpful – but we are just as interested in hearing from people who are passionate about design or have a strong visual sense."
I don't think it does anything for Design as an intellectual discipline, it will only help to banalize it. And the prize? Working for Stark for 6 months? Aren't there enough properly trained designers out of jobs that we need to bring in disillusioned attention seekers into the mix? What design needs is respect from other branches of society and business, not merely attention. We need to raise it's profile, not lower it.
This is just another gimmick, just like MTV + HP's "Engine Room" bullshit...
If anything, I hope that these programs will show what really goes into design and the creative thought process. They may be gimmicks but I am sure a lot of designers will tune in once they are on.
well... I think it goes without saying that a lot of designers will tune in. Question is how about the wider audiences? Will THEY find it appealing? And if they do, will it help design by exposing it to the general public?