Stephen Bayley
is a leading writer and commentator on design. He oversaw the creation of London’s Design Museum and was briefly creative director of the Millennium Dome. His books include Taste and Sex, Drink and Fast Cars. His next book is about how to design yourself.
Latest articles by Stephen Bayley
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Stephen Bayley: does heritage hinder cultural progress?
In Depth Heritage is one of the great modern virtues, but we risk stultification when we obsess over preserving the past, says the design aficionado
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Reference and reverence: Heritage in automotive design
In Depth We worship the concept of heritage, especially in motoring, but, asks Stephen Bayley, what is it exactly? And does it stifle creativity?
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Badges of honour: the meaning behind six Italian car logos
In Depth Stephen Bayley says that Italian carmakers display their pride on their shields
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Stephen Bayley in praise of the convertible
In Depth The design guru sings the praises of the convertible and attempts an explanation of the irrational appeal of driving with the roof down
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