Embracing and Evolving the Tiki Style

Embracing and Evolving the Tiki Style

Released Wednesday, 6th August 2025
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Embracing and Evolving the Tiki Style

Embracing and Evolving the Tiki Style

Embracing and Evolving the Tiki Style

Embracing and Evolving the Tiki Style

Wednesday, 6th August 2025
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Today, we're continuing our series on tiki culture as we look at how professional designers embraced and evolved the island aesthetic. Was it low brow? High brow? A symbol of exotic adventure? A goofy gimmick? Regardless, the movement left a deep imprint on graphic, interior, fashion, product, and architectural design, in applications ranging from kitsch to high-concept.

We'll gonna figure out the price of some amazing tiki drinks, get some quarters sticky with pineapple juice and throw some exotica on the jukebox. Join us as we sway our hips and hula back into the bar.

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Visit our full episode page for show notes, the visual examples we discuss, additional links and more!

https://www.twodesignerswalkintoabar.com/episodes/episode-113-tiki-culture-part-2

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Mentioned in this episode:

Tiki Culture

House Industries

Palm Springs

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