Wallpaper in retro style. Russian style. interior and life in the USSR "SDVK-Wallpaper" - inspiration for new ideas

Federal Agency for Education of the Russian Federation

Russian state professional

Pedagogical University.

Branch in Kemerovo.

Examination №2 on discipline: History and theory of design.

Theme: "Memphis" 80s design style.

Completed:

Checked:

Kemerovo 2006.

1. Introduction 2

2. Ettore Sottsass 3

3. Andre Branzi 5

4. Michele de Luca 7

5. Memphis 10

6. Conclusion 16

7. Literature 17

INTRODUCTION

No matter how much time passes; days, years or centuries, the craving for beauty in a person will never die. Man at all times, from ancient times to the present day, sought to decorate himself and everything that is around him. Hence, such a direction as design arose, which affected all spheres of human activity. Many discoveries have been made and many beautiful things have been created. The history of design is full of great names. But today I want to consider the time period that fell on modern history - the 80s of the XX century.

The 80s became a period of new discoveries and a revision of views on the cultural life of society. But this time was especially remembered for the spirit of rebellion that reigned everywhere. Everything that was traditional was rejected. It was replaced by an unconventional, "frivolous" attitude to the world. In interior design, such a direction as "Antidesign" appeared; "Boring" functional objects were replaced with bright colorful things that were pleasing to the eye and, at times, did not even carry any functional load. Dark colors gave way to light and pastel colors; rooms furnished with heavy furniture were replaced by light airy space with a minimum number of items (such as high-tech style). However, among all this splendor, a style with the mysterious name "Memphis" swept through in a separate unique and unforgettable wave. It is this style and its creators that my test is devoted to. Indeed, without a concept of this style, our knowledge of the history and theory of design will be very incomplete.

EttoreSottsass

The colorful history of the Memphis style began with a man named Ettore Sottsass.

Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck (Austria) in 1917 in the family of the elder architect Sottsass. He then studied architecture at the Turin Polytechnic Institute, receiving his degree in 1939. However, between 1939 and 1946 he was cut off from his professional environment by war and captivity. He managed to resume his career in Milan in 1947. After returning to work, Ettore's interests included architectural and industrial design, ceramics, jewelry, and graphic design. By the end of the 1950s, he was already the author of many projects in these areas.

Sottsass is actively looking for new ways of shaping. At the same time, he refuses both the style of "classical" design and functionalist schemes, trying to develop his own design style, his own ideology.

In 1962, Sottsass published an article "Design" in the Domus magazine. The main idea of this article was that design as such does not deal with the function and rationality of a thing, but with the environment, with the cultural atmosphere in which the object is immersed. The thing is perceived rather as a magical object, but not as an instrument for performing any function. Hence - "meditative design", spontaneity, the author's gesture - Ettore's design style.

Thanks to his innovative ideas, by the beginning of the 60s, Sottsass was gaining wide popularity in the alternative design environment. But at the same time, Sottasass is gaining a reputation as a “serious” industrial designer - in particular, with his projects for the Olivetti company (Elea-9003 electronic computing system, Praxis-48 and Tekne-3 electric typewriters) .

At the same time, he does not leave his search in an alternative direction. So, based on them, Ettore creates a series of monumental ceramics and furniture for the firms Poltronova, Menhir, Ziggurat and Stupa.

Such a combination, it would seem. incongruous things was a hallmark of the designer. The duality of Sottsass has become the main source of myths about him. An incredible combination of rebellion and professionalism, passion for mysticism and hyperfunctionality of projects. In the late 60s, he becomes a kind of guru for the rebellious young designers.

Its duality is a source of creative freedom, numerous intertwined threads of interconnections stretch between the polar signs of an industrial design professional and a leader of an alternative design culture. In 1969, Sottsass designed the Valentina portable typewriter for Olivetti.

Thanks to his vision, a technically complex product was put on a par with simple household items: a bag, clothes, a trinket. The machine was made of bright red cheap plastic in combination with active yellow bobbins, thus turning from a tool into a tool for creativity. Even in the technical industrial facility, the style of pop culture has taken root. However, at the same time, in his conceptual alternative projects, Ettore began to use the principle of "neutral" design, which is natural for industrial facilities where function is primary.

In 1972, Sottsass designed the futuristic "Container Dwelling" - a combined system of multifunctional plastic modules. And for Olivetti, he creates office equipment systems. A unified office environment is being designed, including furniture, appliances, office supplies and even architectural details of the layout.

It seemed that he had achieved everything one could dream of: fame, recognition, money. However, Sottsass was not going to stop there. Ettore went further, founding his own design movement, the Memphis style.

ANDRE BRANZI

Ettore Sottsass was undoubtedly the founder of the Memphis movement. However, his activities would hardly have been so fruitful without his associates - Michele de Luca and Andre Branzi.

Andre Branzi is an Italian architect and designer, one of the leading design theorists. Born and educated in Florence, he currently lives and works in Milan. At the time of the meeting with Sottsass, Andre was no longer a novice in his field. Since 1967 he has worked in the fields of industrial and research design, architecture, urban planning, education and cultural support. Branzi's field of activity includes architectural projects, industrial and experimental design, urban planning, journalism in the field of design theory, and critical literature.

Like Ettore, he became one of the founders of the "Archizoom" association, the ideology of "radical movement" and "new design". In the 1960s - 70s. gg. he creates a number of concept projects within the "Archizoom" group under the motto "to inhabit is easy". It is to this period of life that Andre refers his, in his opinion, the most significant project "no-stop city" (1970), developed by members of the Archizoom group. This project was a utopian concept of the city, presented as a huge organism, created more according to the rules of the Internet than the principle of a classic city.According to the designer himself, this project "was very important for me and my generation, for many artists who came after."

In addition, Branzi participated in the creation of the school of radical architecture and design "Global Tools" (1973), the purpose of which was the development and study of non-industrial methods of production, the promotion of individual creativity (which largely echoes the ideas of William Morris). In 1973, he created with colleagues an experimental design - the CDM bureau, which was engaged in the creation of the so-called primary design.

In 1973 André opened his studio in Milan, in the early 1980s he exhibited with his studio Alchimia, which was organized as a gallery of experimental works not intended for industrial production. And in 1977, together with Michele de Luca, he founded the famous exhibition "Il Disegno italiano degli anni 50". In 1981, Andrea Branzi took part in the founding of the Memphis group, which was originally created as a branch of the Alchemy studio. However, unlike Alchemy, Memphis focused on mass production.

At the same time, he collaborated with the leading manufacturers of furniture and accessories in Italy and abroad (Artemide, Cassina, Vitra,

Zanotta), the most recent of which was Alessi. Andre's creed was the words: "Design should be everything." Branzi's creative approach is characterized by an openness to research and experimentation. When creating his design, he pays special attention to materials, as well as the symbolic meaning of objects.

Branzi participated in editions of the Milan Triennial and the Venice Biennale and held solo exhibitions in various international museums, including the Museums of Decorative Arts of Montreal and Paris, the scharpoord centrum knokke and the fondation pour l'architecture in Brussels.

Collaborated with the magazines "Interni", "Domus", "Casabella". From 1983 to 1987, he was the editor of Modo magazine.

Today Andre Branzi is the head of the Domus Academy and is a professor of industrial design at the Politecnico di Milano. Exhibitions of his work are held both in Italy and abroad.

Michele de Luchi

The story would not be complete if I did not mention another member of this creative union - Michele de Luca.

Michele de Luchi is a well-known Italian designer and architect, a prominent representative of the eighties generation.

Michele de Luchi was born in Ferrara. He was educated at the University of Florence. Currently lives and works in Milan. belongs to that generation. Designers whose professional career is closely connected with the emergence of "new design".

Recall the details that made up the Soviet interior of the 1980s!
Album
This is not the “county young lady’s album” in which guests were forced to write poetry and draw pictures. We're talking about a photo album: certainly with a plush cover, green or crimson, with thick cardboard pages. The corners of the photographs were inserted into the slots. “Here we are in Alupka. And this is in the country. And this is Ninochka going to first grade for the first time. And we were filming in the studio. ” Sometimes I came across photos from my grandmother's funeral, but these post-mortals did not bother anyone.
Library
In those days of total shortage, the book was not only a source of knowledge! The color-matched spines of the signature editions of the classics greatly adorned the Hungarian “wall”. A volume of a detective novel received in exchange for waste paper is a rich gift. Besides, books were a serious investment. A volume of the Strugatskys sold on a rainy day could feed a family for a week!

Homemade preparations
Many had dachas, but storerooms in city apartments most often were not provided. Banks with canned gifts of nature were kept as best they could - under the kitchen tables, and on the windowsills, and at the balcony door. This greatly diversified the interior, and a stocking with a bow on the wardrobe in the bedroom brought a tantalizing touch to the overall atmosphere. Citizens prepared for winter calmly watched a concert dedicated to the Day of Militia on TV.

Wood
“How he equipped a room for himself - a picture! And the carpet he has, and the furniture is also all brand new! And everything is like a tree, a tree ... Girls go well to pieces of wood, ”said one of the heroes of the film“ Old New Year ”. By the way, if anyone is interested in authentic interiors of the 80s, then the film is worth watching. The Soviet bohemia liked the La Russe style: wooden benches and spoons in the kitchens, woodgrain wallpaper, Palekh, Gorodets and Khokhloma paintings. It came out colorful, but how artistic! And the girls running "on the pieces of wood" could sew red polka-dot curtains - this is real chic.

Carpet
An absolutely necessary subject in the geopolitical situation of the 80s. Provided heat and sound insulation of apartments. Short pile carpets with geometric patterns were in vogue. Flowers, deer and the scene of the kidnapping of the bride were considered outdated subjects, more suitable for village and country houses. Even today's youth, spoiled by warm floors, have preserved reverence for the carpet - they call it "His Vorseishstvo" and are willingly photographed against the background.

Chandelier
In the bedroom, let's say a lampshade, in the kitchen - a frosted glass ceiling, but in the "hall" - only a chandelier, and so that cascade, cascade! So it was called - "Cascade". Her pendants were fake crystal, but the price did not bite. Of course, standing in line at the Vlasta store (Moscow), one could also get hold of Czech. But both on fake crystal and on Bohemian, dust accumulated in the same way, and the “pendants” had to be washed one at a time in warm water with the addition of ammonia.

Magnetic recording of sound and video
In 1984, the first Soviet cassette video recorder "Electronics VM-12" began to be produced. He didn’t have a remote control, he often chewed on film and cost fifteen hundred Soviet rubles, but Japanese ones generally cost the price of a car (and, of course, were not sold in the USSR), so there was no choice. VHS cassettes were also hard to come by. The people loved action movies with Bruce Lee and Schwarzenegger, horror movies Friday the 13th and Poltergeist. A separate line was "Emmanuelle", speaking in the nasal voice of Volodarsky - however, like all movie heroes of that era.

But if the VCR was not available to every family, then the cassette player was quite an ordinary part of life. "Electronics", "Spring", "Desna", "Tom", "Elegy" ... Two-cassette "Sharp" occupied an honorable stationary place on the "wall", and domestic ones were bought as a gift for children, and they were allowed to be taken out of the house.

Repair
Brown-green paint on the walls of the kitchen and bathroom. Where did they get this one from? But she was also in short supply, because at eye level the paint ended and whitewashing began. The ceiling was also whitewashed - the craftsmen somehow adapted the vacuum cleaner. Boards lay on the floor, and the owners threw thick linoleum on top.

Sideboard
Certainly polished, on thin legs, with a glazed top. A service, glasses, crystal vases, porcelain animals and photographs of beloved relatives were placed behind the glass. Of course, there was not enough space for all this in the sideboard, so they soon remained with the most inert citizens, and the rest acquired “walls”.

Wall
This item is unlikely to leave post-Soviet apartments soon. Spaciousness was valued in the "walls" - they kept clothes, shoes, household appliances, dishes, books. But more important was the beauty. Imported ones were considered beautiful. The Yugoslav "Spectrum" with inlays, the Romanian "Mirage", covered with cherry lacquer, the solid "Bastei" under the oak were imported from the GDR. Mirrored bars sparkled, and even domestic liquor products looked very decent in them. And if someone brought a bottle of blue curacao or green chartreuse from abroad ... do not take your eyes off!

trellis
Mirror on a low pedestal with two additional mirror doors. A very convenient thing, it allowed the beauties to examine themselves from any angle. Perfume bottles and perfume bottles were placed in front of the mirror - if there was something to brag about. Due to the design of the cabinet, it was uncomfortable to sit in front of him, so women put on makeup while standing.

Porcelain and crystal
Salad bowls, as heavy as shells for a tank gun, are for Olivier with scarce green peas and mayonnaise, for a simple vinaigrette, for an exquisite "mimosa". Chocolates were poured into deep boats. In flat ones - a herring was laid, onion on top in half rings. Special barrels were supposed for caviar. For the cake - a flat dish and a spatula with a twisted handle. Piles for vodka, glasses for wine, they are also for "Soviet" champagne. In wealthy houses, even ashtrays were made of crystal. In their sparks and arrows, the White Seas looked wild. The hostesses lusted after the “Madonna” service with mother-of-pearl tints made in the GDR, but Soviet porcelain was also very good, although not so playful in the sense of the plot.

Wall mural
It would seem that a wonderful and inexpensive way to refresh the interior of the same type of Khrushchev. But why was the choice so poor! Everyone says that they remember only birch trees. But was it really that bad? Before going to sleep, you look without stopping: a path in sunny bunnies leads you through a bright grove, from there you can hear the voices and laughter of friends ...

We took the carpets to the trash heap, handed out the crystal to good hands, renovated and hi-tech renovated our grandmother's apartments, and our childhood went to the birch grove painted on the wallpaper. Do not return.

(6 Votes)

The interior of the 80s resembles a bright flash: the unexpected appearance of such an experiment in the interior did not last long. Many thought that the house is still a place for rest and relaxation, and the bright and geometric interior of the 80s excites hearts and sets up for an active pastime. Some are also devoted to such an interior, especially those people who can create their activities within the home. A good example and personification of the 80s is the interior of the famous American artist Tim Biskup (Tim Biskup).

If you are familiar with the work of Tim Biscop, you will immediately understand that the interior of his apartment and the works that he creates are like an inseparable whole. Take a look at his apartment and find with us the distinctive features of the interior of the 80s:

1. many cheerful shades of turquoise, yellow, orange.

2. stripes, rhombuses, peas, squares - solid geometry, all this also applies to the 80s!

3. furniture - with deep, comfortable seats, wide armrests, and inconspicuous legs.

4. lampshades on high legs.

5. Wood-paneled or brightly colored wallpaper with geometric patterns.

6. large portraits and paintings everywhere.

If you want to bring the atmosphere of the 80s into your apartment, it will be enough to add a couple of the above elements and your apartment will sparkle in a new way! Successful experiments!

The nature of the interior changes with time, and this is quite logical, because the consciousness and mood of people are constantly influenced by many different economic, social and cultural factors. Let's see how interior design has evolved from the 50s of the last century to our time, and what these or other changes were associated with.

1950s

In the 1950s, the whole world is recovering from the terrible Second World War. Humanity is entering the era of consumerism. Modernism dominates in interior design; people prefer open and bright living spaces in which everything is arranged with maximum comfort.

The main features of the interior design of the 50s:

In architecture and design, functionalism rules, but it becomes brighter and more emotional;
In the design of the premises, bright colors are often used, which symbolize the end of a terrible war period;
Architects and designers are increasingly trying to use modern materials and new technologies. For example, in the 50s, objects made of plastic, metal, rubber and synthetic fabrics began to appear in interiors;
Particular attention is paid to the forms of things, which is largely due to the development of the concept of functionalism by specialists from different countries. At this time, Scandinavian modernity was born, which we still appreciate today for its convenience, practicality and long service life.

1960s

The decade of recovery was replaced by the bright and bold 60s. This time is associated with space exploration, hippies, prosperity and prosperity.

The main features of the interior design of the 60s:

The color palette of the interiors has become even brighter than in the 50s. Designers can even use colors that don't go well together!
Artificial materials are also at the peak of popularity: a rare fashionable interior does without plastic furniture, laminate and plywood;
At this time, it is fashionable to use wallpaper and textiles with various geometric patterns in the design;
A special feature of the interior of the 60s is a place for reading. This occupation has become extremely fashionable, so many houses have shelves with books, easy chairs and floor lamps next to them; The 60s is, of course, a story about space. The space theme has also seeped into interior design, for example, with the help of custom-shaped furniture;
There was a television boom, that is, television became available to almost everyone, and the television became the center of the living room, the entire interior was lined up around it;
The heyday of the hippie movement was also reflected in interior design: young people traveled a lot and brought various outlandish things and souvenirs from their travels, sometimes with an ethnic character. All this made the already bright interior even more colorful and cheerful.

1970s

The 1970s is sometimes referred to as the “decade of bad taste,” and this can be explained by the fact that at this time some trends and innovations were openly contrary to others. The mood in society was also unstable: on the one hand, a recession in the economy, various armed conflicts and natural disasters, on the other hand, the desire to live, listen to music in a new stereo format, dance to disco ...

The main features of the interior design of the 70s:

The color palette of interiors changed in the 70s: yellow, green and blue were replaced by purple, violet and turquoise. New shades added a bohemian feel to the decor;
Furniture in the actual interiors of this time often had a glossy or polished surface;
It was very fashionable at that time to upholster upholstered furniture and the head of the bed with pleasant to the touch material, for example, plush and velvet;
No interior in the 70s could do without carpets;
The recession in the economy pushed people to create decor for their interior with their own hands. Items in the spirit of DIY (from the English. Do It Yourself - “do it yourself”) helped bring individuality to the interior;
The ideas of the hippie movement began to bear fruit: people began to strive more towards nature. Wood trim, wicker furniture and an abundance of indoor plants are in fashion.

1980s

The 80s are associated with the spirit of freedom, deliberate theatricality, neon shades and noisy parties. This is a time of bold experiments and unexpected combinations.

The main features of the interior design of the 80s:

Such a design trend as shabby chic has come into fashion. Its founder is considered to be the Englishwoman Rachel Ashwell, who bought up old furniture at sales and flea markets, restored and remodeled it in a romantic spirit;
The 80s is the heyday of various avant-garde styles and trends, for example, the works and concepts of the Milanese design group Memphis were at the peak of popularity. They were bright and sometimes unexpected. Memphis works are asymmetrical and disproportionate lines and sizes, a variety of materials and playful forms, wit, illogicality, expressiveness, exoticism, sometimes foolishness, always emotionality and a challenge to perception;
As opposed to bright abstractions, calm pastel colors were popular;
The desire to be closer to nature gradually took shape in the direction of Country style, which is characterized by sincerity, lack of pretentiousness, practicality and the use of natural materials.

1990s

The 1990s is the time to sum up the results of a turbulent, eventful century. At this time, interior design has already begun to get rid of the superfluous and deliberately complex.

The main features of the interior design of the 90s:

At this time, minimalism is born: people are tired of the riot of colors, abstractions and active geometry;
Furniture with leather upholstery becomes especially popular in the 90s: it is considered a symbol of wealth and status;
Pine furniture is also in great demand; chairs, tables, chests of drawers and cabinets were made from it. Bulky wooden furniture, sometimes carved, adorned almost every home;
In the 70s, not a single interior could do without carpets, in the 80s they gradually migrated to the walls and remained there in the 90s;
At the end of the 20th century, people liked to decorate interiors with paintings by contemporary artists. Huge canvases in elaborate frames occupied almost all the walls.

2000s

The advent of the new millennium has become a symbol of the desire for an interior with individual, unique features. The development of technology and technology has made it possible to make household appliances more perfect and more compact, which has helped to add comfort to residential and public spaces.

The main features of the interior design of the 2000s:

So, the development of technology has made it possible to produce comfortable flat-panel TVs with large screens. Thanks to the spread of the Internet, people have been able to equip compact cinemas at home;
Frequent terrorist attacks, the war in Iraq and unstable moods in society have caused people to pay more attention to the security of their homes;
However, the nondescript interior of the 90s was replaced by a more cheerful and interesting interior of the 2000s. People began to use complex colors, unusual finishes and sophisticated decor. 2010s The second decade of the 21st century has become a symbol of the rise of design, social media and self-expression. Interiors at this time tend to be eclectic: in one space, both trendy items and materials and restored old things can be used. The main features of the interior design of the 2010s:
Designers use a variety of colors and shades for interior decoration; in each season, their favorites are announced;
The development of technology leads to the emergence of the concept of "smart home", which means that the owner can remotely control all devices in the entire house. This raises the comfort of the human dwelling to a new level;
The need for laconic interiors has only intensified, which has led to the popularity of styles such as Scandinavian, minimalism and loft;
The desire for cleanliness and nature has also intensified: people began to try to eat healthy food and decorate their interiors in pleasant natural colors using natural materials. Clearly, interior design has come a long way in seven decades. It is difficult to predict how this area will change in the future, but we can already safely say that it is completely dependent on economic, social and cultural developments. Changes in the mood of society are projected onto all art forms, and interior design is no exception.

Clearly, interior design has come a long way in seven decades. It is difficult to predict how this area will change in the future, but we can already safely say that it is completely dependent on economic, social and cultural developments. Changes in the mood of society are projected onto all art forms, and interior design is no exception.

- a total return to the aesthetics of the 1980s. Bright color, flat designs and lots of angular geometry. For many designers, the 80s are a flashback to their youth, so this trend is completely two-channel. That's why the 80s style took off again, and in our review there are several ways to help you use this trend.

1) Everything new is a well-forgotten old

As upsetting as it is for the kids of the 80s, this era is already officially considered retro. To make this realization a little less painful, let's call this decade "modern retro."

This "old" style is distinguished by elements designed for early low-resolution screens. It uses design elements that take us back to the nostalgia of early Nintendo gaming systems, proving the popularity of pixel art and poster art.

The old new style includes 80s charm plus everything you want to implement on a website today, with great animation and easy to read typography. Look, for example, at The Vinyl Lab website. It greets you with an 80s aesthetic, but as soon as you scroll through the site, it feels completely modern and works equally great on phones and smaller devices. Is this a new or old design? You decide.

2) Patterns and shapes that provide visual interest

Geometric shapes and fun patterns can give a design exactly what it needs – a shift away from the minimalism that was so popular until recently to a more imaginative aesthetic.

Your visual style will help determine which option is best:

Using a pattern if the design is clean and organized and something in the background won't interfere with the content

Using geometric shapes to add a bold pop of color to an overall design if it seems a bit dull. Caava Design, in the example below, uses colorful geometry in a very inspiring way.

3) Fashion influence

W Magazine predicts the style of the 80s as one of the biggest trends in fashion.

Before you roll your eyes and ask: what does fashion have to do with it? - listen to our arguments. Regardless of the type of design - whether it's fashion, art, interior design or website development - each genre influences the other.

So, how will the long hair and leggings so popular in the 80s affect websites. Elements of the 80s can appear in the clothing of the people in the photographs. And to balance the imagery, you might have to use oversized typography to make up for the super-sized hair on the model.

Textiles can also be an indicator of visually pleasing elements. If people buy neon orange shirts or trousers with bold patterns, they won't find flashy design elements offensive, and even the opposite, they will subconsciously look for them on websites.

4) Neo Memphis is gaining momentum

The design in this style is packed with bright color and lots of shapes and lines. The authors of this aesthetic model is the Memphis Group - a bunch of interior designers who worked in the 1980s.

The Memphis style is really flat with vectorized elements in an almost cartoonish style. Often elements are layered on top of a white (light) or black (dark) background, creating a sharp contrast between them. This style is bright and cheerful, attracting attention.

5) Space and darkness are intriguing

The 80s were characterized by the use of artistic images using neon on a dark background and space motifs.

Space is still a dominant theme in design, and many space projects have a nostalgic feel to the 80s era. The TV show Mars in the example below uses this idea with a dark background, bright logo and 3D style lettering.

6) Influence of flat design

Flat design has been popular lately, so its shift to the 80s aesthetic is quite natural. It's a kind of natural evolution - when modern trends are combined with a retro concept.

The 80s themes combined with modern elements create a feeling of a bygone era, but with a user interface that modern users expect to see.

7) Total use of iconography

Many design styles from the 80s included cute little icons. Tiny palm trees and sunglasses on shirts, squiggles and lines on laptops - the iconography marks the resurgence of the 80s. With so many icons imitating handwritten elements, iconography can be classed as an art form in its own right. Icons can provide more flexibility for projects that lack other visual effects and help visually organize content.

Here is an example of using 80s style iconography: lots of small icons in different places, often in random order.

8) Juicy color on the screens

Bright color schemes are growing in popularity, another trend that is associated with flat design. It seems like a natural response to all those black and white palettes that dominated during the high phase of minimalism. The shift towards color allows developers to play more and more with design, showing creative freedom.

In conclusion….

One of the biggest reasons for the return to the 80s aesthetic is the pop culture seeping in from the past. Maybe it's nostalgia that overtakes every generation, maybe it's a natural cycle of styles. One thing is for sure: if you see the influence of the 80s in fashion or music, it will definitely cover web design. Don't resist - just enjoy the trend. The 80s were fun and nonchalant - and your modern retro design should reflect that.