Minimalissimo Weekly Edit
Letter Nº1
Has it really taken 10 years for us to create a newsletter? What the hell is going on? Well, yes. And I don't really have a good answer as to why it has taken so long to do this, but as far as I'm concerned, it's better late than never. Hopefully you feel the same way. Plus, I think it's better to have readers who are interested in our content now rather than ghost subscribers.
So what will this letter offer? With as little design as possible, this will be a weekly email recapping features published that week on our site, as well as highlighting a particular project from our archive and a product in our shop. We'll also be sharing insights into planned projects, creator stories, and exclusive offers only available to subscribers. We'll probably introduce new features throughout the year as well—we're new to this you see.
—Carl Barenbrug, Creative Director
A Special Anniversary
As you might have gathered, Minimalissimo recently turned 10. It's a big deal, especially in the current digital climate where design magazines and blogs are dying out, so the fact we have managed to remain sustainable, consistent, and relevant, is something we're really proud of. And we haven't compromised our design language or our values for the sake of profit either. Our minimalist approach goes beyond our curation.
To celebrate, we have completely rebuilt and redesigned our site. It's very different, yet familiar, but what you'll notice the most is the difference in reading experience.
We've written a more extensive article on our 10 year history as well as our new site, so if you're interested in reading that, fill your boots.
Creator Interview
We've had the pleasure to speak to some of our favourite creative people. Here's our latest interview for you to check out.
Jonas Wagell
“For me, reduction is a means of communication, a way to achieve visual clarity. I try to take away details in order to enhance an expression or specific character and make a product aesthetically stronger. Reduction is to boil down the sauce to uplift the flavour.”
Features
Aires Mateus
Portugal’s Aires Mateus proclaims its place as a world-class architectural studio, as their projects achieve the rare feat of balancing local aesthetics on one side of the scale and unquestionable global appeal on the other.
Designer’s Studio by Michelle Wentworth
Straightforward and unpretentious, Michelle Wentworth’s studio incorporates many of the elements that makes her work outstanding. Rich natural materials, such as Carrera marbles and dark woods, add a touch of luxury to the interior architecture.
In the Shop
Time 2.1 Clock
Mood
The Nordic Kitchen
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