We should have a balance between " Minimalism" and " excessive possession". I would like to have a few original paintings, some great vases, a console, a chest of drawers, some hanging lights, some good carpets, some good furniture to decorate my house. That way the house will look great but not cluttered.
Great letter, Nate. I think you're right about minimalism at face value. It's alluring because it's easy. Making no design choices is a choice. I'm fascinated with how we can bring out our personality while balancing - and breaking - rules of good design. It's like we discover who we are in what we design. When we design solely like other people we become merely imitators.
We should have a balance between " Minimalism" and " excessive possession". I would like to have a few original paintings, some great vases, a console, a chest of drawers, some hanging lights, some good carpets, some good furniture to decorate my house. That way the house will look great but not cluttered.
Great letter, Nate. I think you're right about minimalism at face value. It's alluring because it's easy. Making no design choices is a choice. I'm fascinated with how we can bring out our personality while balancing - and breaking - rules of good design. It's like we discover who we are in what we design. When we design solely like other people we become merely imitators.