Colour splash from the 80's
Research and
Development for a project is always a relentless process. While most designers
have a single mentor or a prevailing design style to draw inspiration, I on the
other hand always like to whisk a new spirit into the space. One signature
style has never been my cup of tea, I love drawing inspiration from the NOW.
The NOW is a potpourri
of design timeline from the contemporary to the bohemian, the classic to the
minimalistic or the art deco to the modern. To my surprise, they have always
hit the retro wave.
As you browse across
your Pinterest and Instagram in search of the latest inspiration, all that is
evident, is Pop-art and graphic illustrations, on walls, pillow covers, coffee
mugs, shoe boxes, fabrics, cars and on every god damn thing!!! Let me break
your bubble, IT’s NOT REALLY NEW!
The
credit goes to the Memphis group who
revolutionized it way back in the 80's
The Collection of objects by Memphis
Furniture designed by Memphis
The colours bold and
bright were a breakthrough of the era, which emerged towards the fag end of
the BoHo epoch taking inspiration from the POP culture.
The Memphis group was
founded by Ettore Sottsass in 1981; the group’s name derived by the
Bob Dylan song "stuck inside the
mobile with the Memphis blue again"
The
style was interpreted as a
'shotgun
wedding between the Bauhaus and fisher-price'.
Today when monotony
hits our daily inspiration with neutral palettes and whitewashed walls,
what brings in the fresh air is the dash of vibrant colours.
Today Artist like Camille Walala whose work is appreciated in all parts of the world, from London to Dubai and far beyond, is playing the retro.
The grid, the use of
bold colours and the geometry in patterns are all moving in sync and at a fast
pace.
London Design Festival crossing
Graphic Illustration on the facade of a building
Camille Walala
Its
captivating when a complete structure can carry the theme and when a designer
is able to incorporate it in every element of design. That was brilliantly done
by the creative agency Masquespacio at the Valencia Lounge Hostel, Spain
Designed
by its Creative Director Ana Milena Hernandez Palacios, bold colours, geometric
graphics, vibrant decor created a very lively space.
Each of its 11 rooms have different
themes like surfing, music, and ethnic trends to fit different personalities.
Much like today where every little corner of our life is customized.
The Lounge room
The hostel room
The Guest area
The
Furniture industry is not far behind.
Toad stool design by Masquespacio
Similarly working with patterns and colours designer Patricia Urquiola, stirs the Memphis enthusiasm in the interior spaces and furniture designed by her. Her work although is on the progressive scale of the style from the 80's. It carries the playfulness, the minimalism and the cutting edge boldness.
Glass partition designed by Patricia Urquiola
Furniture design by Patricia Urquiola
The Verdict:
The Memphis design
style
- bold, vibrant, colourful
To me this is a Trend
Alert I don't fancy to miss.
I hope to see it
staying a little longer.
It's larger than life,
it's crazy, it's fun, it's sure not for the faint hearted.
As long it has an element of you JUST DO IT.
As long it has an element of you JUST DO IT.
I am eager to know what
you think of this multi-colored palette. If you like the joie de vivre or you
prefer the monotony . Do you think we will see this trend staying or will it
wax and wane over time? Will it rewind after 30years or progress in a dynamic
explosion? Do let me know your thoughts
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