1949	Jan	18		Philippe Starck is born
1968				Sets up his first company
1969				Becomes art director for his firm
1982				Designs French President’s private apartment
1984				Café Costes makes him world famous
1988				Is commissioned to refit Royalton Hotel
1989				Designs Asahi Beer company building
1990				Concentrates on usable house hold products
1990				Designs ‘W.W.’ stool
1990				Designs Hot Bertaa Kettle