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“A collection is not just one basic idea. It comes from something that is in the air, something you suddenly like and put down on paper and then work out.” quote by Karl Lagerfeld
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“A collection is not just one basic idea. It comes from something that is in the air, something you suddenly like and put down on paper and then work out.”

Karl Lagerfeld

About This Quote

Source Interview: Karl Lagerfeld on Design, 2010

Ideas arise from fleeting inspiration, then solidify through documentation and development.

In simple terms: Ideas start as fleeting inspiration.

Key Takeaway

Capture and develop spontaneous ideas quickly.

Themes

creativity inspiration process

Mood

creative reflective

Type

artistic practical

When to use this quote

  • Sketching ideas
  • brainstorming sessions
  • prototype development

Key Concepts

Design thinking conceptualization

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you decide which inspiration to pursue?
  • What tools help turn a spark into a concrete plan?
A Different Perspective

Not all spontaneous ideas are viable without refinement.

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