Pharrell Williams and Craig Robins Talk Art and Design at Design Miami 2012

Pop culture icon and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams sits down with Design Miami founder Craig

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Pop culture icon and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams sits down with Design Miami founder Craig Robins on a detailed discussion regarding his artistic process, the relationship he has with the term ‘Kidult,’ and his dynamic work across different platforms, most recently being the well-received book Pharrell Williams: Places and Spaces I’ve Been. Here, Pharrell discloses himself as a humble, knowledge-hungry individual who draws influences from different platforms, sharing with us those who inspire him along with forthcoming projects during a Q&A with the audience. In the midst of the large attendance, Kanye West — who worked with Pharrell on his book — surprises his colleague with a question from the floor (originally posted a few days ago).

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