Minimalism is for minimalists
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“Obey the principles without being bound by them.” – Bruce Lee
Minimalism is for minimalists
When I talk about this topic, I tend to say “Minimalism is for minimalists.”
By that I mean that when something is truly minimalist, not everyone will appreciate it. Actually only a selection of people will be able to: fellow minimalists.
That’s because functionality and usability are, according to minimalists, not the most essential qualities of a work — and are therefore easily sacrificed. The appeal of minimalism comes from other qualities, such as incredible focus, bare nakedness, and visual comfort.
You could say that minimalist items are in many respects more meant for the brain than for the hand.
Words by Maarten P. Kappert
01 – Journal
Read entries from the archive of the Minimalism Life® community journal
Why the giant unicorn doesn't matter: Three important principles of minimalism (by Justin Davis)
The tools in our pockets: Being mindful of what I carry throughout the day (by Andrew Rocha)
Unopened, collecting dust: How my collections of action figures consumed me until I discovered minimalism (by Nicholas Hallows)
Share your story
Do you have an interesting story you would like to share on minimalism.com? We want to read about it. You have the opportunity write about your experience of how minimalism has impacted your life and get your words published in our community journal.
02 – Minimal art
From our curated gallery
03 – Minimal design
Explore our list of curated design resources
Pillowtalk: audio app (software/tool)
The light phone 3 (hardware/tool)
Miles: Run without distraction (software/tool)
04 – Minimal lifestyle
Explore our list of curated lifestyle resources for simple living
Minimalism & desire (podcast)
Noisli: soundscapes (tool)
05 – Shop
Discover our hand-picked minimalist products in the Minimalism Life® shop
06 – Brands anchored by simplicity and sustainability
Minimalism can be about frugality and owning less, but it can also be about supporting ethical brands with sustainability at their core. Here’s several that you might be interested learning more about:
CLAE: Minimalist footwear from LA
Luca Faloni: Luxury Italian men's clothing
Collars&Co: Minimalist polo shirts
Dalgado: Timeless accessories made to last
JAK: Portuguese leather sneakers
Nordic Knots: Rugs inspired by the beauty of the Nordic light
CDLP: Luxury essentials
Steele & Borough: Vegan, lightweight and water repellant bags
Void Watches: Simple Swedish timepieces
Meller: Minimal shades
Wahts: Minimal monochromatic menswear
Floyd: Unique and distinctive travel cases
ASKET: ending fast fashion by making covetable everyday essentials
Mismo: Bags and accessories from natural materials
Stiksen: Premium caps from Sweden
Discover more minimal brands on minimalism.com