Air Quote by Karl Lagerfeld
“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.”
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.
Capture and develop spontaneous ideas quickly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Sketching ideas
- brainstorming sessions
- prototype development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which inspiration to pursue?
- What tools help turn a spark into a concrete plan?
Not all spontaneous ideas are viable without refinement.