Memphis Style
Because of their joint dislike of the popular minimalist design style developed in the 1960s and 1970s, graceful Modernism, a small group of creatives formed to make postmodern:
- unique furniture,
- fabric,
- develop patterns,
- ceramics,
- other decorative objects,
- encouraged by Art Deco and pop art,
- connecting streamlined geometry and electric colors.
What Is
This Design is an influential postmodern style from the famous Memphis Design collaborative of Milan-based keen designers in the memorable early 1980s. It was impressively spearheaded by the delightful legendary Italian designer Mr. Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007). It contained a brilliant impact on 80s design, questioning the status quo with its outstanding, fearless mishmash of styles and ideas. Not for the terrified ‘faint of heart,’ Memphis Design was a spectacular, polarizing style with:
- bold colors,
- clashing patterns,
- radical practical approach to design.
Now, Memphis Design is the makings of museum retrospective items and an enduring source of inspirational ideas for:
- current interior designers,
- imaginative fashion designers,
- graphic and type designers,
- expressive set and costume designers,
- and more.
Influential
When not knowing anything about Memphis design and looking at some illustrations, it is tough to believe that the impressive style began in 1981. It has:
- rich, vibrant colors,
- engaging, dynamic forms.
It looks like an idea that can’t be older than several months. Its total unique combinations of color choices:
- overlapping design patterns,
- unique textures.
Cause it is one of the most skillfully recognizable design styles. For a technique still so famous today, it has a grand history that arrived with more negative thoughts than positives.
Squiggles and Strokes
- Black squiggle shapes
Usually on a white background, they are known as The Bacterio print, conceived in 1978 by Mr. Ettore Sottsass himself, and are believed:
- a trademark Memphis pattern.
These design elements are usually:
- white, black, or completely saturated colors.
They are located on sharp, contrasting, complex backgrounds to attract attention.
To purchase the book:
Go to Amazon.com…..Search for ‘66 Styles for Interior Design’….Volume 3 I-N