5 Hidden Principles That Make Japanese Design Feel Different
Why does Japanese design feel so different, even when it looks simple? It’s not just about minimalism. It reflects a deeper way of seeing that values space, silence, season, and feeling.
In this video, we explore five quiet concepts that shape the emotional experience of Japanese design:
• 余白の美 (Yohaku no Bi): The beauty of white space
• 借景 (Shakkei): Borrowed scenery
• 粋 (Iki): Understated beauty
• 室礼 (Shitsurai): Arranging space with care and meaning
• 余韻 (Yoin): Lingering feeling
Each concept invites us to slow down, notice more, and let beauty linger in our lives.
Which of these speaks to you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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• 5 Hidden Principles Behind Japanese Design Aesthetics https://danslegris.com/blogs/journal/5-hidden-principles-behind-japanese-design-aesthetics
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🎬 Chapters
Intro 00:00
余白の美 (Yohaku no Bi): The Beauty of White Space 00:35
借景 (Shakkei): Borrowed Scenery 03:05
粋 (Iki): Understated Beauty 05:03
室礼 (Shitsurai): Arranging Space with Care and Meaning 06:58
余韻 (Yoin): Lingering Feeling 09:02
A Moment to Reflect 10:46
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📚 Recommended Reading:
• Stillness: An Exploration of Japanese Aesthetics in Architecture and Design https://amzn.to/3FxmOEK
• WA: The Essence of Japanese Design https://amzn.to/4kvFdSA
• Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers https://amzn.to/3XwwLs2
• In Praise of Shadows https://amzn.to/4hMI6MI
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🔗 Related Topic You Might also Interested in:
• Japanese Ways of Seeing Space: Ma, Yohaku no Bi, and Subtraction https://youtu.be/ScpuByTfn3g?si=T71Y9-vFpCRJJRXV
• 8 Japanese Aesthetics That Might Change How You See Beauty https://youtu.be/PdXz1HNKz9A?si=Ocwfg3hqWiyKOtkm
• Wabi Sabi vs Minimalism: What’s the Real Difference in Design, Art, and Life? https://youtu.be/2os5t9Jc1w0?si=RbCApAWYmyFfJq7B
• The Quiet Philosophy Behind Japanese Craft and Everyday Beauty https://youtu.be/sSeYhzDodB4?si=uM8E2aFCweVzOjgn
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