Memphis Flashcards
Who founded Memphis?
Ettore Sotsass
What are the key principles of Memphis?
Founder member Ettore Sottsass
Originated in the Post-Modernist period
Also known as the ‘New International Style’ Influential products in the 1980s
Challenged conventional shapes, colours, textures and patterns
Inspiration from Art Deco and Pop Art
Concepts in stark contrast to so called ‘good design’
Products vibrant, eccentric and ornamental Influences of Indian and Aztec art
Culture of rock music, travel and excess
Gave consumers alternative and exciting choices Consumers needed to make brave bold purchase decisions
Made consumers think about design
May not attract consumers with traditional or conservative tastes
Influenced designers such as Philippe Starck who maintained some of the philosophies.
