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Saul Bass: Best Graphic Designer of 20th Century?

Matthew Baines graphic design mid century modern Saul Bass

Saul Bass was a man of his time, designing in a minimalist mid-century modern style that often reduced the essence of his subject down to the abstract idea in both his movie posters and his film title sequences. 

Saul Bass: Best Graphic Designer of 20th Century?

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Paul Rand Graphic Designer

Matthew Baines graphic design Paul Rand

Paul Rand Graphic Designer

Read about how Paul Rand revolutionised American graphic design during the mid 20th century, first in editorial, then in advertising and then in corporate branding. Stripping down design to the bare essentials is something very distinctive of Mid-Century Modern design and something I incorporate into my own vintage style interior design ideas and retro style graphic design.

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Free Phone Wallpaper Downloads

Matthew Baines

We are excited to offer free phone downloads on selected phone wallpapers. Take a look at our awesome collection of independently created designs. Our styles range around postwar retro style including Mid-Century Modern, Atomic and 80s Memphis. 

Free Phone Wallpaper Downloads

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Pattern Catalog | Retro Style

Matthew Baines color interior design patterns

Pattern Catalog | Retro Style

Why not check out our complete pattern catalog containing all our designs and patterns. We offer retro urban style patterns including Mid-Century Modern, 80s Memphis and Contemporary Retro designs. Perfect if you are looking for home decor inspiration and would like a few ideas around different color palettes.

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Urban Streetwear - Explore our Affordable Apparel & Accessories

Matthew Baines

If you are looking for street - we have just the look. From t-shirts to dad caps, we just love to create. Our collection contains both new products and carefully curated items from our back catalog. We are sure that you will love our retro style aesthetic. Why not take a look at our collection and enjoy 20% off your first purchase. 

Urban Streetwear - Explore our Affordable Apparel & Accessories

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Affordable Poster Art - explore our interior design ideas

Matthew Baines framed art interior design

Affordable Poster Art - explore our interior design ideas

Explore our homewares and upgrade your interior design ideas. If you are struggling to fill a gap in your living room makeover plans, take a look at our pattern catalog for some inspiration on how to move forward.

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80s Memphis Style phone cases

Matthew Baines

Explore our 80s Memphis style phone cases. We have a growing range of biodegradable phone cases featuring our favorite retro pattern ever: Memphis Milano style.

80s Memphis Style phone cases

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How to find the perfect birthday gift?

Matthew Baines

How to find the perfect birthday gift?

Are you are struggling to come up with a suitable gift for someone you know? I know exactly how you feel. I know that I have spent hours searching the internet to come up with a present that is well thought out and just hits the spot.

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BillingtonPix Contemporary Retro Patterns

Billington Pix

BillingtonPix pattern catalogue is growing constantly. We design mostly surface patterns to sell on homewares and accessory products. We also sell a growing number of framed artworks online.

BillingtonPix Contemporary Retro Patterns

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See our awesome collection of T-Shirts at our BillingtonPix RedBubble shop

Matthew Baines memphis style redbubble retro t-shirts vintage

See our awesome collection of T-Shirts at our BillingtonPix RedBubble shop

Take a peek at our t-shirt collection at our Billingtonpix RedBubble shop.

Our collection includes abstract patterns, locations (USA, UK, China, Japan), first names, date of birth, memes. Try us out!

 

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