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Themes & Influences
Atomic Age Design – Inspired by scientific discovery, nuclear power, and outer space exploration. Designers used motifs like starbursts, atoms, boomerangs, and satellites.
Googie / Space Age Style – A futuristic look seen in diners, motels, and airports: upswept roofs, bold angles, neon, and rocket-like spires.
Optimism & Utopian Vision – Space was seen as the “next frontier,” so design leaned toward progress, speed, and modernity.
✦ Interior Design Elements
Furniture: Sleek, modern lines (mid-century modern) mixed with bold, playful forms inspired by rockets and space capsules.
Colors: Bright pastels and futuristic tones — turquoise, aqua, pink, chartreuse, and metallics like chrome and aluminum.
Patterns: Abstract “cosmic” motifs — starbursts, planetary rings, molecular shapes.
Materials: Laminates, plastics, Formica, fiberglass, chrome, and vinyl — emphasizing durability and a "modern" look.