MemphisA Design style

Reaction against modernismThe 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 its FUNCTION.

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

Memphis IS DesignThey used geometric shapes to enhance everyday products.

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

Memphis IS DesignThey thought LESS is a BORE.

They created post modernism

Memphis IS DesignThey 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 DesignThey used POP ART to decorate products

Memphis IS DesignThey used POP ART to decorate productsThey believed:

FORM SWALLOWS FUNCTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Design TaskDesign your own Memphis style pattern and use no more that 3 colours.

1 A2 sheet and 5 lessons.

Design TaskColours should compliment one another.

Use me as inspiration if you like

Design TaskColours could contrast too.

Design TaskDesign 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 11 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 sheetConclusion

AssessmentA = 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 PCBDesign and make simple PCB for an automatic nightlight. Systems block diagramInput Circuit, Process, to OUTPUTCroc clips the circuitQuickroute the circuitFlowchart plan to make PCBMake and assemble the PCB1 A2 sheet

LayoutCroc clipsCalculationsPCB layout and acetateFlowchart of makingUSB / battery researchBlock diagramCircuit diagram

Portfolio Task 3

Design and make a Memphis Lamp CaseDesign and make a Vacuum formed case for the circuit. SPECIFICATIONSWall mounted or free standing?Form swallows functionDraft angle is 15 degreesACCESS FMProduct Design you need to design a jig

Vacuum Former TaskSpecification 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.

LayoutClose upOf battery or USB lead fittingSpecificationACCESSFM3D sketch3D sketch of formerExplanation of design, how does the design meet ACCESS FM Close upSwitch

Portfolio Task 4

Memphis LampCombine your pattern with your PCBAnd caseTo present your final Memphis styled automatic night lightQualityQualityQuality