I find the Memphis design movement an interesting topic to study because it is so different to other design movements because of the materials and colours used and the way in which they are arranged. ... The aim of Memphis was to reinvigorate the radical design movement during the late 1970's, and challenge the idea that products had to follow conventional shapes, colours, textures and patterns. ... Memphis rebelled against the dark, humourless design of the 1970's, and offered, bright, colourful, shocking pieces, in contrast to the dark colours of European furniture, which lacke...

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Make a detailed report on the design features employed, type of graphic rendering techniques used and the influences of the period the overall design. ... The artist who designed the cover for figure one (1969) barley used any rendering techniques as the record cover he/she designed was made from plasticine. ... The artist who designed the cover for Figure One was most likely influenced by the craziness of the 60's, as there is a strong use of bright colours, the text on the cover also relates back to things/people that were happening at the time. ...

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