memphis design by https://padlet.com/loren_ragona/gkyc0vk6zu5t Made with serendipity en-us 2019-05-12 03:10:36 UTC 2026-01-17 16:03:41 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. When did the design movement start and finish and what where the key influences of the design movement, for example; were there any major events happening in society during that time? loren_ragona https://padlet.com/loren_ragona/gkyc0vk6zu5t/wish/359166667 The Memphis design movement was founded by Ettore Sottsass on the 11th of December. The memphis design group made many pieces that were bright and colourful. They even made clocks that were formed in Milan, Italy. ]]> 2019-05-12 03:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/loren_ragona/gkyc0vk6zu5t/wish/359166667 2. What were the key design features that could be seen in the design style, for example; bright colours or bold shapes? loren_ragona https://padlet.com/loren_ragona/gkyc0vk6zu5t/wish/359167177 There are a few key characteristics that are noticeable in Memphis design, such as bright, colourful, different types of shapes and saturated colour choice. ]]> 2019-05-12 03:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/loren_ragona/gkyc0vk6zu5t/wish/359167177 3. Who was a key designer of this movement and why were they significant? loren_ragona https://padlet.com/loren_ragona/gkyc0vk6zu5t/wish/359167557 Ettore Sottsass was a key designer who founded the Memphis group and they took their name from Bob Dylan's song that was titled, "stuck inside of mobile with the Memphis blues again", that was repeated during there first meeting.]]> 2019-05-12 03:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/loren_ragona/gkyc0vk6zu5t/wish/359167557 5. What other types of designs were recognisable as belonging to this movement, for example; Architecture, furniture design graphic design? loren_ragona https://padlet.com/loren_ragona/gkyc0vk6zu5t/wish/359167898 In recent years the Memphis design came back into fashion. They also use Memphis design furniture in TV shows such as, "saved by the bell". The Memphis design group used their designs on skateboards and in fashion industry. ]]> 2019-05-12 03:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/loren_ragona/gkyc0vk6zu5t/wish/359167898 4. Why did the design movement become less prominent? For example; a shift towards mass production or influences from a major social event? loren_ragona https://padlet.com/loren_ragona/gkyc0vk6zu5t/wish/359167899 In a short period of time the Memphis group was active, there work was really famous. Back then black and white colours were not unusual. ]]> 2019-05-12 03:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/loren_ragona/gkyc0vk6zu5t/wish/359167899 6. What has drawn you to this particular movement? What stands out to you and how do you think you could use similar styles in your own swing tag and skate board designs? loren_ragona https://padlet.com/loren_ragona/gkyc0vk6zu5t/wish/360693815 This design movement caught my eye because it's very colourful, fun and bright. In my skateboard design i will use a lot of colourful styles that make it pop.]]> 2019-05-16 09:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/loren_ragona/gkyc0vk6zu5t/wish/360693815 loren_ragona https://padlet.com/loren_ragona/gkyc0vk6zu5t/wish/360695617 2019-05-16 09:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/loren_ragona/gkyc0vk6zu5t/wish/360695617 loren_ragona https://padlet.com/loren_ragona/gkyc0vk6zu5t/wish/360695801 2019-05-16 09:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/loren_ragona/gkyc0vk6zu5t/wish/360695801