“Less is more,” is an appropriate way to explain minimalism, a rather broad term used to describe the arrangement of various elements in creative works including art, architecture, interior design, music and dance, even landscaping.
Minimalism can be thought of as the use of clean and simple lines, leaving spaces uncluttered. The work is stripped down to its most fundamental features. The concept of minimalism has existed for centuries yet recently experienced a surge in popularity.
Well-Known Uses of Minimalism
Apple Computers is a leader in minimalism; they are known for creating minimalist advertisements that are straightforward and uncomplicated, yet their computers and devices continue to be best-sellers. Why? The buzz created by the general public creates so much excitement about Apple that there is no need for their ads to be overbearing.
Minimalist hotels are also sleek, efficient and functional—not to mention incredibly popular around the world. Their simple layouts and muted colors easily create calming, tranquil experiences for hotel guests, similar to the way that talented graphic designers can use the concept of minimalism to create eye-catching websites despite their simplicity and stripped-down appearance.
Simple Designs are Contemporary
Minimalism in web design is appealing thanks to what’s not present, rather than what is present. Deliberately avoiding elaborate chaos and busy textures allows talented graphic artists to create a website that is clean, sparse and easy to navigate, providing a “relaxing” user experience that is easy on the eyes.
Despite its simplicity, minimalism is contemporary, hip and edgy, particularly when it comes to web design. You can view samples of many different websites that we have created right here at
MultiDimension Studio.