Design Quote by Marcel Wanders
“Luxury starts where functionality ends and where the true value is personal and so has no price or reason.”
About This Quote
Source Design Manifesto: "Luxury Redefined", 2015
Luxury ends when functionality stops, and true value becomes personal, beyond price.
In simple terms: Luxury is personal, not functional.
Key Takeaway
Value personal significance over price.
Themes
luxury
functionality
value
Mood
contemplative
analytical
Type
design
philosophical
When to use this quote
- product design
- fashion
- interior decor
Key Concepts
personal meaning
design philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal values define your sense of luxury?
- How does functionality influence perceived value?
A Different Perspective
Personal value can be fleeting or culturally dependent.
