Japanese Minimalist Design: What We Can Learn from the Masters
What makes Japanese minimalist design so unique? Itβs not just about having lessβitβs about designing with purpose. In this video, we explore how three Japanese master designersβNaoto Fukasawa, Tadao Ando, and Issey Miyakeβhave each interpreted minimalism in their own unique way.
From product design to architecture to fashion, these visionaries have shown us that minimalism is not just about removing excess, but about creating space for purpose, function, and human connection. Whether itβs the effortless elegance of Fukasawaβs everyday objects, the tranquil harmony of Andoβs architectural spaces, or the innovative simplicity of Miyakeβs fashion, their philosophies teach us how to find beauty in simplicity.
Join me as we uncover how these designers have shaped the world of minimalist design and discover what we can learn from their timeless approaches. Let me know in the comments which designer resonates with you the most!
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π¬ Chapters
Intro 00:00
Naoto Fukasawa: Effortless Minimalism 00:30
Tadao Ando: Minimalism in Space and Light 04:07
Issey Miyake: Minimalism with Movement and Function 07:21
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π° Read the full article:
β’ What We Can Learn from Japanese Minimalist Design Masters https://danslegris.com/blogs/journal/what-we-can-learn-from-japanese-minimalist-design-masters
π Further reading:
β’ Japanese Minimalism: The Philosophy Behind the Aesthetic https://danslegris.com/blogs/journal/japanese-minimalism-the-philosophy-behind-the-aesthetic
β’ Tadao Ando: Minimalism and Light in Concrete Architecture https://danslegris.com/blogs/journal/tadao-ando
β’ Issey Miyake: 8 Things You Should Know About the Japanese Fashion Legend https://danslegris.com/blogs/journal/issey-miyake
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π Recommended Reading on Japanese Minimalism
β’ Stillness: An Exploration of Japanese Aesthetics in Architecture and Design https://amzn.to/3FxmOEK
β’ Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism https://amzn.to/4iqPAp6
β’ WA: The Essence of Japanese Design https://amzn.to/4kvFdSA
β’ Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers https://amzn.to/3XwwLs2
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π Related topic you might also interested in:
β’ What Is Japanese Minimalism? The Philosophy Behind the Aesthetic https://youtu.be/hWOKFMgqr54?si=T7h9_pNC0KfEI1fY
β’ Ma (ι): The Japanese Aesthetic of Minimalism https://youtu.be/RVKvxO7Z2GY?si=Xjp_yoVSWKSMH_F_
β’ 8 Japanese Aesthetics That Might Change How You See Beauty https://youtu.be/PdXz1HNKz9A?si=tUrnOgAZk8L7njdF
β’ Wabi Sabi Explained: The Beauty of Imperfection in Japanese Aesthetics https://youtu.be/0JsWIihKpu4?si=Eb6MJwgRSgINIT_p
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