Minimalism (design)

Minimalism –

How do you define minimalism? I have heard a few different definitions when it comes to this topic, but all are relatively the same when referring to the context. I define minimalism as the bare minimum, and where the product/work being produced is stripped down to the fundamental features in the design. I remember when I first started designing I thought adding all the coolest features, while packing the design with anything you could find was the way go. This was pre any design education that I have now acquired, and my way of thinking at a young age.

The past two to three years of my design life has been inspired strictly on minimalistic design. When I see a minimalistic design I instantly fall in love, and more so if it performs flawlessly within this type of design. I believe the true role in any type of art and design is the minimalistic (simplistic) approach to how things operate or function. A perfect example of this in the business world is Apple’s hardware and software. They have made their own niche in the business world as producing a certain minimal style while delivering a fun experience.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry once said, “Perfection (in design) is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but rather when there is nothing more to take away.”

When you interact and see minimalistic design there is just this elegancy about the whole design and clarity about what is in front of you. It is sometimes hard to describe, but you know it when it is staring at you.

I have listed a few links and resources for inspiration that I use for design work. If you know of any please respond with a link to the resource and I will update the post with the link(s).

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