Terence Conran Professions : DesignerBorn : October 4, 1931 Browse All Authors Top 12 quotes by Terence Conran The designer's job is to imagine the world not how it is, but how it should be. Terence Conran imaginejobsworld Home is the heart of life Home is where we feel at ease, where we belong, where we can create surroundings that reflect our tastes and pleasures Making a home is a form of creativity open to everyone. Terence Conran creativityhomeheart If our homes should provide anything, they should provide a sense of who we are and how we got here, a sense of connection balanced by a sense of direction and progress. Terence Conran progressconnectionshome The living room should be a place where we feel totally at ease - temple of the soul. Terence Conran souleaserooms Good design is probably 98% common sense. Above all, an object must function well and efficiently-and getting that part right requires a good deal of time and attention. Terence Conran common-sensedesignattention Furniture and food are ways that people define their attitude toward life. They'll buy better stuff if it's offered to them. Terence Conran stuffattitudepeople Perhaps believing in good design is like believing in God, it makes you an optimist. Terence Conran designbelievedeath Hanging onto a bad buy will not redeem the purchase. Terence Conran organized People whose talents are not exploited become disenchanted and disruptive. Terence Conran learningteachingpeople Arguably the only goods people need these days are food and happiness. Terence Conran these-dayspeopleneeds I've never met a truly creative person who was happy and satisfied with life. Terence Conran metssatisfiedcreative When you struggle hard and lose money, you're a hero. When you start making money you become a capitalist swine. Terence Conran making-moneystrugglehero Similar Authors Bruce Mau designer Brian Reynolds designer Bran Ferren designer Amy Butler Greenfield designer Alex Bogusky designer Alec Issigonis designerAll Authors
