The document discusses the history and principles of minimalist design. It describes how minimalist design aims to use the fewest elements necessary to create maximum value. Key influences included abstract art movements like De Stijl and the Bauhaus school of architecture. The document outlines principles of functional design such as form following function and using grids and whitespace. It provides examples of minimalist design in consumer electronics, software, architecture and other areas today.
5. Why did the
world need
Minimalist
design?
Kazimir Malevich, Black Square, 1915, Oil on Canvas, State Russian Museum, St.Petersburg [1]
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7. Why did the
world need
Minimalist
design?
- Ruined economies
- No old production powers
Kazimir Malevich, Black Square, 1915, Oil on Canvas, State Russian Museum, St.Petersburg [1]
10. Abstract art
De Stijl. Piet Mondrian, Theo van Doesburg
Horizontal and vertical lines
Rectangular forms
Elements: blue / red / yellow
Separators: white / black / grey!
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Elements don’t intersect, each speaks for itself!
12. Architecture
Bauhaus. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Modern materials
Lots of open space
Minimal structural framework!
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”Less is More” Ludwig Mies van der Rohe!
37. Functional design basics!
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Function informs Form!
Form informs Color
Ease of use and simplicity of form
White space is the accent!
Grid is the order and the proportion
42. Functional design basics!
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Function informs Form!
Form informs Color
Ease of use and simplicity of form!
White space is the accent
Grid is the order and the proportion
Subtract form till Function works
48. Functional design basics!
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Function informs Form!
Form informs Color
Ease of use and simplicity of form!
White space is the accent
Grid is the order and the proportion
Subtract form till Function works