Born 1949 Paris. École Camondo. Began as Pierre Cardin Art Director (1968). Designed Café Costes 1984 (career-defining). Iconic: Juicy Salif lemon squeezer (Alessi 1990), Louis Ghost chair (Kartell 2002), Mickey Mouse-themed Mademoiselle chair. Designs span furniture, hotels, yachts (including for Steve Jobs), watches, toothbrushes. Most prolific commercial designer of late 20th century. Multiple French Légion d'honneur.