Minimalism means a lot of things to a lot of people. As a designer, minimalism offers a set of guiding questions: How do I make something beautiful, useful, and durable? How to I use natural materials so that I honor their integrity? How do I design in a way that lends itself to maintenance, repair, and reuse?
Examples can be found in history. The book "How to Wrap Five Eggs" offers excellent examples of this line of minimalism from the art of Japanese packaging. And the book "How to Build Shaker Furniture" offers thoughtful build plans from the workshop of Tom Moser in Maine. All exhibit honesty and mastery that I strive for.
What minimalist design and designers speak to you? And why?
