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author:: Elvis Hsiao
full title:: Why Does Minimalist Design Impact User Psychology?
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Highlights
- minimalism has emerged as a powerful tool to guide user behavior and create impactful experiences
- Minimalism, at its core, is a philosophy that embraces simplicity.
- Minimalism is not just the absence of excess but a conscious decision to focus on what’s essential. In design, this translates to stripping away unnecessary elements that don’t serve a purpose
- Simplicity: Emphasizing function over decoration.
- Clarity: Ensuring that the design communicates its purpose effectively.
- Harmony: Creating a balanced and cohesive visual and functional composition.
- Intentionality: Every element serves a purpose, and nothing is arbitrary.
- The design philosophy of minimalism isn’t merely about stripping away the unnecessary, it’s also about the meticulous crafting of user experiences that align with our inherent cognitive processes and emotional needs.
- The emphasis on clarity and simplicity leads to better understanding and decision-making
- evoke feelings of calm, elegance, and sophistication
- minimalism’s focus on reduction lead to a loss of brand identity or create sterile, generic outcomes