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I've always seen architecture as a healing art, not just as a beautification art.

With regard to what is designed really well, I think people are the best-designed objects in the world. Seriously.

Good design should be available to everyone - and I do mean everyone. What I spent on the wheelchair I'm in could buy a small Mercedes. It's not only unfair to me; it's unfair to someone who's indigent but has the same needs. My goal is to make all objects affordable.

The idea is, if I can't heal from my art, then how can you heal?

Design must reflect the practical and aesthetic in business but above all... good design must primarily serve people.

Good design is making something intelligible and memorable. Great design is making something memorable and meaningful.

Also note that invariably when we design something that can be used by those with disabilities, we often make it better for everyone.

Design can have such a positive impact on the way people live and on their relationships and moods.

I would say that the whole way that I have approached the body is as a space, not a thing - not an object to be improved, idealised or whatever, but simply to be dwelt in.

Design is about creating spaces for people to enjoy and of course, creating moments where you elevate the spirit, but 'design for good' is figuring out a program that not only creates better spaces, but creates jobs, creates new industry and really kind of raises the conversation about how we rebuild.