Design (band)

Design was a British vocal group of the early 1970s and its members were Barry Alexander, Gabrielle Field, Kathy Manuell, Jeff Matthews, John Mulcahy-Morgan and Geoff Ramseyer. Their musical style has been described as folk rock 'with intricate and appealing harmonies and an interesting psychedelic twist' and 'sunshine harmony pop with a light hippy vibe' and is now called sunshine pop. Design released 13 singles and 5 albums in the UK and appeared on more than 50 television shows before they split up in 1976.

Design
Design in the Seychelles in 1973
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresFolk rock, sunshine pop
Years active1968–1976
LabelsEpic
Capitol
Regal Zonophone
EMI
RPM
Market Square
Past membersBarry Alexander
Gabrielle Field
Kathy Manuell
Jeff Matthews
John Mulcahy-Morgan
Geoff Ramseyer
Tony Smith

Barry Alexander, Jeff Matthews and Geoff Ramseyer all played guitar in addition to singing, while Barry also played keyboards. Gabrielle Field occasionally played tenor recorder.

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