That’s a question I think should be at the root of all design. I remember this quote from a book by Alain de Botton, “What we seek, at the deepest level, is inwardly to resemble, rather than physically to possess, the objects and places that touch us through their beauty.” I think about that concept a lot, because I believe we all have thoughts about ideal ways of life, and that any design, whether it’s architecture, furniture, or interior design, can influence us to manifest those ideals within ourselves.