Memphis A Design style

Reaction against modernism The Memphis Design Movement was a group of designers based in ITALY that came together to react against the modernist movement. Modernism was a design movement which believed LESS is MORE and the FORM (shape) of a product should FOLLOW it’s FUNCTION.

Memphis for DESIGN They were inspired by the enormous social and cultural changes in the 1960’s and 1970’s. They embraced consumerism and … YOUTH CULTURE

Memphis IS Design They used geometric shapes to enhance everyday products.

Memphis IS Design They used patterns, colours, and materials and manufacturing techniques in new ways.

Memphis IS Design They thought LESS is a BORE. They created “post modernism”

Memphis IS Design They used POP ART to decorate products A style of art which seeks its inspiration from commercial art and items of mass culture (such as comic strips, popular foods and brand name packaging).

Memphis IS Design They used POP ART to decorate products

FORM SWALLOWS FUNCTION Memphis IS Design They used POP ART to decorate products They believed: FORM SWALLOWS FUNCTION

Memphis IS Design Memphis has had an enduring effect on products today. ALESSI – manufacturers of kitchen utensils has embraced MEMPHIS ways of thinking in the design of its products

Memphis IS Design Memphis rejected the idea of good taste and used ordinary materials to make products INTERESTING

Memphis IS Design Memphis rejected the idea of good taste and used ordinary materials to make products INTERESTING

Memphis IS Design Memphis rejected the idea of good taste and used ordinary materials to make products INTERESTING

Memphis IS Design Memphis rejected the idea of good taste and used ordinary materials to make products INTERESTING

Memphis IS Design Verner Panton was one of the most innovative and COLOURFUL designers in the 20th Century. He was influenced by Memphis.

Verner Panton He broke away from the craft based furniture design and experimented with new materials and concepts.

Verner Panton He broke away from the craft based furniture design and experimented with new materials and concepts.

Verner Panton He broke away from the craft based furniture design and experimented with new materials and concepts.

Design Task Design your own Memphis style pattern and use no more that 3 colours. 1 A2 sheet and 5 lessons.

Design Task Colours should compliment one another.

Use me as inspiration if you like

Design Task Colours could contrast too.

Design Task Design your own Memphis (Youth Culture) style pattern and use no more that 3 colours. The pattern will be used as decoration on the next portfolio task.

RULES – Portfolio Task 1 1 A2 sheet. 5 ideas each with no more that 3 colours. Dot stick your ideas (ask others). 250 word written justification for chosen pattern. Each pattern should be A5 (210x147). Each pattern should be coloured, pencils firstly and finally ICT.

Memphis Styled Pattern Style sheet Suggested Layout Conclusion

Assessment A = All rules applied and exceptional quality and accuracy. B = All rules followed and good quality and accuracy. C = All rules followed average quality and accuracy. D = Some rules not followed unfinished and poor quality and accuracy, and not in on deadline. E = Most rules not followed unfinished and weak quality and accuracy and not in on deadline.

Portfolio Task 2

Design and make a Memphis Lamp PCB Design and make simple PCB for an automatic nightlight. Systems block diagram Input Circuit, Process, to OUTPUT Croc clips the circuit Quickroute the circuit Flowchart plan to make PCB Make and assemble the PCB 1 A2 sheet

Layout Croc clips USB / battery research Block diagram Circuit Flowchart of making Calculations PCB layout and acetate

Portfolio Task 3

Design and make a Memphis Lamp Case Design and make a Vacuum formed case for the circuit. SPECIFICATIONS Wall mounted or free standing? Form swallows function Draft angle is 15 degrees ACCESS FM Product Design you need to design a jig

Vacuum Former Task Specification of your Memphis lamp (ACCESS FM) 3D design of the shape for your Memphis lamp. To crystallise your sketches use the sketch book first. show LEDs and where USB fits to design. Include sizes, think draft angle of 15 degrees. 3D shape of your FORMER with strengthening lip and drilled evacuation holes, label materials of the former (MDF) Sketch how you can fit your circuit or battery and power switch to your lamp. Show the draft angles for your former ,and include the main dimensions. All sketches need to be presented neatly and coloured. Label and explain your design, and detailed aspects of your former. THINK BIG SKETCHES to fill the A2 sheet.

Layout Specification ACCESSFM Close up Of battery or USB lead fitting Explanation of design, how does the design meet ACCESS FM 3D sketch 3D sketch of former Close up Switch

Portfolio Task 4

Memphis Lamp Combine your pattern with your PCB And case To present your final Memphis styled automatic night light Quality