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-Comes from traditional & non-traditional materials
-With graphic use of black and white.

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Scandinavian design is a design movement characterized by simplicity, minimalism and functionality that emerged in the early 20th century, and which flourished in the 1950s, in the five Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

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IKEA

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-Wood.
-Earth tones are popular in Mid Century design.
-Neutral muted colors

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-a design movement in interior, product, graphic design, architecture, and urban development from 1933-1965.

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-an American style developed on earlier styles such as Bauhaus (Germany), and Art Deco (France)

Classic

Understated look

Juxtaposition of contrasting materials

Uncluttered sleek lines with both organic and geometric forms

Minimalist

Has functionality

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-Plastic, plastic, plastic
-Plastic gained popularity and designers were crazy over plastic.
-Plastic was used for its own qualities rather than to imitate wooden furniture.
-Bold, vibrant, muted colors

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-From off-set lithography
-Middle class attitude about nature, wilderness, technology, mobility and the city

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-Blocky, Solid, flat, muted colors
-Coloured geometric shapes
-Overlapping colors with transparency, multiply and overlay.
-Neutral and vivid colors can mix.(Usually a neutral background, vivid front design)

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Ikea yellow and blue colour logo is inspired by the Swedish flag

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-Atomic Age designs (1940-1960)
-Arts, Architecture, commercial designs etc were all influence by Atomic science.
-Usage of atomic motifs and space age symbols became popular and recognizable.

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-It is seen EVERYWHERE
-Ceiling lamp, clocks, carpets, bedsheets, posters, UPA cartoons, Disney cartoons.
-Iconic, adds a retro touch to anything.

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Josh Agle (illustrations)

David Yaniger (illustrations)

Julian Montague (graphic design)

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Questions from Brother Bear (Felicia & Vania) :

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Questions from Brother Bear (Felicia & Vania) :

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1. (Shapes) Is there any cases that inspired the atomic age designs? -Felicia
2. does IKEA and MUJI represents Sweden and Japan as a whole? or are there any more brand that has similarity to the brands you represents from the respective country? - vania
3. Do Japan have something iconic in equivalent to the retro "star"? - Felicia
4. Do both countries have any influences in each other design? - Felicia
5. Is IKEA trying to make simplistic design yet with catchy colors and shape? Do you consider so?
6. Do you think the designs by both country have something to do with the usage of space? Like how muji made some items to save space considering japan's apartment sizes?

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1) Why choose to compare specifically Muji and Ikea rather than the countries as a whole?
2) What is the history of the two?
3) How did their designs come about?
4) Which do you prefer?
5) If you had to make a chair, would you make one for Ikea or Muji? What would it look like?
6) Who were some notable designers from the past
7) From the past artists to the present, how has their styles changed over the years?

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1. In terms of popularity, which is the most well known across the world? (ikea or muji?) - Asmira

2. How sure are you that muji was inspired by Ikea? - Janice

3. Where are your influences? These are more of comparison and not influences. Janice and Asmira

4. What happened to your (indepth research on Japan) as all we asee are mainly sweden research. - Janice

5. Notable Artist and designers? I don't see any Japanese artiste and designers. - Janice

6. The retro star is from the Sweden? - Asmira

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Guardians of the Galaxy(XinYi and ZiLin)

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Guardians of the Galaxy(XinYi and ZiLin)

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1.Are there any dissimilarity  the  Japan and Sweden
2.where the influences?                      3.it should be studied in depth in japan                                                                                                                      4. The works of a famous designer
5.why choose the muji and ikea     ?
6.Think more of the design examples are neededto ikea

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1. Why did you choose to focus on IKEA and Muji among all the other brands?
2. Are there any other patterns that influenced IKEA design besides the retro star?
3. What about Muji? What are the patterns/shapes/colors influenced by?

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Questions from Pulp Fiction Siti Syazwani & Kenneth Tay (absent)

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Questions from Pulp Fiction Siti Syazwani & Kenneth Tay (absent)

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1.  What is the most common design element found in IKEA's items? -Wani
2. Why did Japan chose to have a more natural approach to their design of Muji? -Wani
3. Is mid century style more common in Sweden or Japan? -Wani
4. What are the driving influences for the yellow and blue to be picked for the IKEA brand?  -Wani
5. Was there any economic reasons for the specific colors and materials becoming popular and forming this style? -Wani
6. Do you think illustrators will continue using mid century style  through the ages? -Wani

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1. Any similiarities in color?
2. Can you briefly explain how minimalistic apply in both brands?
3. So how does Sweden patterns influenced Japan?
4.  Are those mid-century modern style from Sweden?
5. Ah....any comparison in shapes, colors? Like to what extent the Swedish style affected Japanese style

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1. Why do you think the simple and minimalist designs are so popular in these two countries? - Naninda
2. Which brand do you think is more popular in Singapore - Ikea or Muji? And why? - Naninda
3. Can you elaborate on the influences of each countries? - Misa
4. What do the notable artists and designers have anything to do with Sweden's influence on Japan? - Naninda
5.

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7-11 coffee packaging

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1. Does IKEA and MUJI represents Sweden and Japan as a whole? or are there any more brand that has similarity to the brands you represents from the respective country?

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No there are many other similar brands

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Ikea is just one of the more popular and well-known store from sweden thus people associate it with the country.
Ikea has many graphic design with good use of colors and shapes as well.

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1.Scandinavian design
2.Overstock
3.Allmodern
4.Fab
5.Etsy

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3. From the past artists to the present, how has their styles changed over the years?

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One of the more popular funiture stores, the name scandinavian is actually the style that is similar to Ikea.

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2. Was there any economic reasons for the specific colors and materials becoming popular and forming this style? Why is the mid century style popular?

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1. Nitori
2. Watashi no heya
3. Passport

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Allmodern

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Japan too has many similiar stores to Muji
Muji does not represent Japan as it just a Japanese brand that is popular throughout the world.

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It became popular in the 1950s as part of a movement that prioritized usability and cheaper price over exoticness and luxury

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Plastic furniture gained popularity in the 1930s

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The aesthetic was formed and somehow inspired as the country had short days and long winter. Thus the natural and practical colours

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Mid century design vs Scandinavian design

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Mid century design vs Scandinavian design

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Even though both designs are very similar, their lighting and colour palettes is different.
Mid century design usually uses darker hues while scandinavian design aim to brighten and lighten the room

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NITORI is a widely-known furniture and home furnishing brand in Japan.

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NITORI supposedly sells twice as well as MUJI in Japan. We can see why. There's a lot more color, and prices for similar items can be a quarter of what MUJI is charging. Some people say NITORI is the japanese answer to IKEA
http://www.cityweekend.com.cn/shanghai/article/nitori-japanese-answer-to-ikea

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HOWEVER, you get what you paid for.  NITORI is not going to be as sleekly-designed or as aesthetically-pleasing as higher-priced brands like MUJI. If you're looking for good quality, better design and color furniture, maybe think twice. Go muji.

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WATASHI NO HEYA (My Room) is a miscellaneous japanese goods store that sells home furnishing items too. Their products are more niche and personal compared to bigger companies. There is only 6 stores in Tokyo.

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They do not seem to be leaning on any aesthetic. The store like Rojak. But good Rojak. They sell all different styles of products.

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PASSPORT is a home goods store known for its cute and colorful storage boxes, stools, and cushions. It has 15 stores in Tokyo.

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The aesthetic is not that sophisticated, looks like those cheap mass produced cartoon brands. Seems targeted to children and aunties.

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Swedish design is considered minimalist, with an emphasis on functionality and simple clean lines. This has applied especially to furniture. Sweden is known for traditional crafts including glass and Sami andicrafts.

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https://qz.com/635805/japanese-swedish-design/

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1. There is MUJI in Sweden, there is IKEA in Japan.

2.  Sweden is a country that has long shared Japan's affinity for simple, functional design.

3. Both Japan and Sweden have a taste of the fika lifestyle. See MUJI cafe and IKEA family restaurant.

Fika: concept in Swedish culture with the basic meaning "to have coffee", often accompanied with pastries, cookies or pie

4. Japan is getting hooked on Scandinavian design. The fresh cool look of Scandinavian products and interior design is frequently promoted and displayed in Japanese lifestyle magazines and lifestyle stores

5. In December 2013 Designphil launched their Swedish inspired range of plastic zipper files and folders in time for the sales peak. The products are being sold across Japan in major lifestyle stores and design-conscious stationery shops, such as Tokyu Hands, Loft, and Itoya. A touch of Nordic culture.

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https://www.skane.com/en/swedish-design-cool-is-hot-in-japan

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https://mymodernmet.com/hokkaido-sweden-hills/

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This town is a legal agreement struck between countries to promote cultural and commercial ties.)

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1. MUJI (Home furnishing & Nordic music)
2. Tokyu hands (Stationary)
3. Sweden Hills (Land)

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1. Does IKEA and MUJI represents Sweden and Japan as a whole? or are there any more brand that has similarity to the brands you represents from the respective country?

2. Was there any economic reasons for the specific colors and materials becoming popular and forming this style? What is the mid century style popular?

3. From the past artists to the present, how has their styles changed over the years?

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Scandinavia is a region in Northern Europe. Countries include Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Denmark.

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https://www.canva.com/learn/scandinavian-design/

https://www.webpals.com/scandinavian-graphic-design-guide-tips/

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Lines and patterns

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Geometric shapes

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Modern retro is gaining popularity in recent years. Basically anything from the 1970s to the 1990s. You’ll notice that even interior design is going down the route of 1970s inspired Scandinavian living and the same is true for how graphic design has been approached this year.

One of the biggest influences of the modern retro vibe is geometric and isometric shapes. They are everywhere. They create a clean and simplistic look to your designs, but they also give off this indie hipster chilled vibe. That’s what Scandinavian living is about right? Chilled back, folk music in the background and you look out on the mountains from your log cabin. Okay, that might be a stereotype or just an idyllic lifestyle choice but the geometric shape trend has flourished in the era of modern retro.
You will find something calming about the patterns and the simplicity of the clean lines of these designs.