- Simplicity of style in artwork, design, interior design, or literature, achieved by using the fewest and barest essentials or elements to maximum effect.
- It aims to simplicity and objectivity.
- Minimalism can help us focus our designs in order to simplify user tasks.
- Minimalist designs tend toward more whitespace, better typography, grid layouts, and less color. So simply minimalism is all about designing smarter.
- Minimalism can be just brilliant for functionality. A clean, clear and uncluttered design can make navigation and legibility just as it is with this contents page design. The minimal design makes the navigation of this contents page quick, easy and functional.
- White space, also known as ‘negative space’, can sometimes be looked at as just empty or blank space, but this is not entirely accurate! When used well, white space can help balance out your design.
- Take a look at this example where the idea of white space has been embraced, resulting in a classy and minimal design.
- The colour of the diagonal blocks are able to change quite easily without losing any of the brand’s integrity, all thanks to a simple, yet unique minimalist design.
- Minimalism works extremely well when it comes to showcasing content as the simplicity of the design allows for the attention to immediately go to the content rather than the business of the page.
- Have a look at this minimal web page design by that simply allows for the content to be the main focus.
- Take a look at the screenshots below of the Google homepage 10 years ago and today. Despite small changes, the white space, the focus on the content and the ultimate minimalism of the website has kept the design relatively timeless.
- Below image shows minimalism in architecture.
Advantages of Minimalism:
- Easy Navigation
- Faster loading times
- Fewer problems
- Easy Recall
Disadvantages of Minimalism:
- Limited Communication
- Too Blank