The 80s are Back! A Guide to Exploring '80s Design! (DOT(Design of Things)) - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 988767916X ISBN 13: 9789887679165

Publisher: SENDPOINTS, 2024

Synopsis

This book traces the artistic roots that shaped the era, from the forward-thinking visions of Futurism to the rise of the Digital Revolution, before diving headfirst into the nostalgia driving today's retro trends. As designers breathe new life into the 80s, we're witnessing the triumphant return of neon hues, vibrant colors, soft pastels, and shimmering metallics-defining the essence of 1980s design. Through delving into the innovative work of contemporary designers reimagining the 80s through seven distinct styles: City Pop, Retro-Futurism, Pixel Art, Deco Art, New Ugly, Showa, and "The Designer Decade," each capturing the retro vibe of the past while celebrating its relevance in today's creative landscape. This is a book that deeply explores the origins and essence of retro design, enhancing design aesthetics and showcasing the rich applications and combinations of retro elements. For designers, design enthusiasts, and brands or organizations seeking a retro style, this will be an in小spensable guide to retro design.

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SendPoints was founded in Hong Kong, China in 2006, we have sedulously worked on producing high-quality books themed on art, design, aesthetics, and lifestyle. Holding fast to values and ethics as a publisher, we make the most of international resources, explore new ways to improve the reading experience, and deliver books with great inspiration and stories to our readers. SendPoints firmly believes that books are where human understand civilization and where magic happens. We will as always stride like an adventurer, explore the "law of universal gravitation" of every book, and go beyond possibilities in publishing. Books light up the life. Let's play with books!

Edition details

• Publisher: SENDPOINTS
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 988767916X
• ISBN 13: 9789887679165
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 400