Stephen Bayley is a critic, columnist, and best-selling author - the original \u2018design guru\u2019 and the recipient of \u201cChevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres\u201d - France's top artistic honour. His work has transformed popular perceptions of design; he writes regularly for major publications including Vanity Fair, The Times and The Observer; is Contributing Editor of GQ, and has appeared on many TV shows such as \u2018Have I Got News for You\u2019 and \u2018Grumpy Old Men\u2019. In this in-depth interview; he talks through his career, including his relationship with Terence Conran, his work at the V&A and founding London\u2019s Design Museum; his time as Creative Director of the Millennium Dome - and his famous falling-out with the \u201cdictator\u201d Peter Mandelson.