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
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
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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
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
USB /
battery
research
Croc clips
Block
diagram
Circuit
diagram
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.
Specification
ACCESSFM
Layout
Explanation of
design, how does
the design meet
ACCESS FM
Close up
Of battery or USB
lead fitting
3D sketch
3D sketch of
former
Close up
Switch
Portfolio Task 4
Memphis Lamp
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Combine your pattern with your
PCB
And case
To present your final Memphis styled
automatic night light
– Quality
– Quality
– Quality