Michael Graves quotes

Michael Graves was an influential American architect and designer, recognized for his work in postmodern architecture and product design. His buildings and household items combined functionality with a playful, humanistic aesthetic. He inspired generations of architects and brought design to everyday life through iconic collaborations with major retailers. Here are 8 of his quotes:

If I have a style, I am not aware of it.

Michael Graves

In designing hardware to be used every day, it was important to keep both the human aspects and the machine in mind. What looks good also often feels good.

Michael Graves

In any architecture, there is an equity between the pragmatic function and the symbolic function.

Michael Graves

I don't care what people call me, labels have the negative value of making smaller boundaries for people.

Michael Graves

I don't believe in morality in architecture.

Michael Graves

The dialogue of architecture has been centered too long around the idea of truth.

Michael Graves

It was always my goal to 'up the ante' on good design and rye devoted much of my career to this.

Michael Graves