8/13/2023 0 Comments 80s typeface![]() As George Sowden once said, ‘a lot of people felt trapped within these rules’. The essential elements of the 80s look, originating from the so-called ‘ Radical design movement’ from the 60s, were focused on breaking out of modernism, a style that required designers to follow too many rules. Their 80s’ design style made such a huge influence that today, it still continues to inspire creatives. ![]() The group had members from Italy where it was conceived (among which are Lido Sofa, Michele De Lucchi, Marco Zanini, Massimo Iosa Ghini, Matteo Thun, Marco Zanusso, Andrea Branzi, Beppe Caturegli, Giovanni Levanti), as well as people from all around the world (Japan – Shiro Karumata, Masanori Umeda, Arata Isozaki, France – Nathalie Du Pasquier, Martine Bedin Great Britain – George Sowden, Gerard Taylor, Terry Jones Austria – Hans Hollein America – Michael Graves, Peter Shire ). The name of the group itself was based on Bob Dylan’s song, which happened to be playing in the background during one of their meetings. The Memphis group, formed in 1981, are the ones to give credit to when it comes to the specific, visual vocabulary of the eighties. Unsurprisingly, many designers still recall their influential characteristics and continue to enthusiastically reach out to them. Starting with the Memphis design movement, led by Italian architect, designer, and photographer Ettore Sottsass, the 80s postmodern design style was established and has remained in many of the works we see today. The 80’s era set the trend for bright colors, graphic patterns, and geometric shapes. Its fashions and designs were heavily infiltrating themselves into pop culture and advertisement. ![]() Vibrant colors, crazy patterns, and feathered hairstyles – the distinctiveness of the 80s graphic design trends can’t be overlooked! To say that someone “has an 80s style” instantly conjures up specific visuals.
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