Following the feedback from the crit, I had been re-thinking some aspects of my idea. I went to the library and got a couple of books out on Memphis design, hoping this would inspire me in terms of surfaces and how to apply them.
'This austere yet at the same time hyperkinetic interior boasts a rug designed by Ettore Sottsass, with a pattern that recalls-perhaps intentionally-the modern day hieroglyphs devised by New York artist Keith Haring.'
'Nathalie du Pasquier designed this molded plastic brooch for Fiorucci. The little dalmatian looks as if he could have blipped out from some video game. Although du Pasquier's outlook in her fashion designs is directly related to that which informs her furniture and fabric designs, the effect with something as ephemeral and downright "cute" as this brooch is not at all intellectual or self-conscious; it's just plain fun'
'This medley of American manufactured and designed tableware and bar accessories suggests just how widespread Memphis' influence has become outside of Europe. The pieces are: (clockwise) architect Laurinda Spear's buffet plate for Swid Powell; Sasaki's ice bucket for the "Prisma" collection; a glass from Toscany by Claudia Schwide; a cup and plate from Mary-James Inc.'s "Alpha 3 Dinneware"; a wine glass and a bar glass, both from Sasaki's "Prisma" collection; and a tabletop gift from Hutschenreuther.'
It was interesting to see sketches and process drawings for Memphis designs, how their hand-drawn plans were realised into 3D forms.
Further examples of Memphis product design
Further examples of Memphis product design
'Artists must show how to find originality, the unexpected and independence' (Ettore Sottsass)
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