Quote by Stephen Bayley

Interior design is a travesty of the architectural process and a frightening condemnation of the credulity, helplessness and gullibility of the most formidable consumers

Interior design is a travesty of the architectural process a

Summary

This quote suggests that interior design is a manipulation of consumers who are gullible and susceptible to the influence of marketing tactics. It implies that interior design deceives individuals into believing they need certain products to fulfill their desires, neglecting the genuine value of architecture. The quote hints at a lack of consideration for the artistic and functional aspects of design, emphasizing the exploitation of customers' vulnerability as the primary motivation behind interior design.

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By Stephen Bayley

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