Marcel Wanders is one of the most influential designers of our time, known for his poetic and extravagant touches on the design world. Over a career spanning over 35 years, he has created iconic designs, founded an influential design brand such as Moooi and continues to inspire future generations of designers. The Birth of Iconic Designs and Wanders' Fundamental Philosophy Wanders, who was born in Boxtel, Netherlands in 1963, graduated from Arnhem Art School with high honors in 1988. He began to shape his approach to design by focusing on people rather than objects. Wanders, who said, "You design for individuals, not