Title: What is Minimalist Design? | Hunker
Headings: What is Minimalist Design?
What is Minimalist Design?
1. A neutral base is key.
2. Embrace simplicity.
3. Let stand-out pieces stand out.
4. Create visual balance.
5. Leave breathing room.
6. Remember that “less is more.”

Content: So it's not hard to see how one might get confused as to the meaning of the frequently used buzzword. And what better way to define this stylish trend than to go back to the beginning? Minimalism began as an art movement in the 1960s. It was originally seen as a protest against the uncompromising art world and the increasingly consumerist society. The focus of minimalism was to break away from the excessive and overly decorative, and focus on raw materials and brutal simplicity. Advertisement
It wasn't long before this new trend filtered into design and architecture, resulting in a pared down offshoot of the Bauhaus movement. Minimalist design pioneers such as Gerrit Rietveld, Tadao Ando, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe paved the way for this influential style. And while it may seem simple at first blush, keeping things minimal requires much more than embracing Mies van der Rohe's 'less is more' philosophy. Luckily, we've got a few basic principles that will help make your next minimalist project a breeze. 1.