Minimalissimo Weekly Edit
Minimalissimo in Design
Hello. I hope you’ve had a good week. Another one spent in full lockdown here in the UK. Needless to say, cabin fever is setting in, but I’m trying to remain positive. I can see a light at the end of the tunnel. Granted, it’s probably not natural light and more like a beautiful globe lamp that can be switched off at any moment, but I guess we’ll find out eventually. See? Positivity. As for Minimalissimo, we will be launching a new product next week, which we’re excited about. So keep an eye out for the announcement on our socials.
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Our features over the past week include a long awaited interview with Oliver Grabes, Head of Design at Braun. We had a really interesting discussion about product design and in particular, the reintoroduction of the iconic LE speakers. We also visit Japan to admire the beautiful architecture of Toyonaka House with its distinctive facade. And in our featured mood, we go off-grid for a while to escape while highlighting the striking design of the ARK 1. Have a read, take it slow, and enjoy your Sunday.
— Carl Barenbrug, Creative Director
Features
Interview with Oliver Grabes (Head of Design at Braun)
Oliver’s focus is on joyfully simplifying the way people interact with products and systems in today’s increasingly complex world. His passion is in building best-in class emotional product and brand experiences that leverage the power of “Good Design”. We spoke to Oliver to discuss Braun’s LE Series of speakers, the brand’s direction, and the importance of education to ensure good design of the future.
Toyonaka House
In a palette of grey and brown surroundings, Toyonaka House by Matsuyama Architect and Associates is a geometric white cube that extrudes from the ground like a sculptural monument. While the exterior channels a monolith, the interior is a porous configuration of spaces.
From the Archive
Skeleton Cutlery
The collection of cutlery named Skeleton, designed by Nendo, consists of a spoon, teaspoon, fork, and knife. By reducing the objects’ forms to their most basic functions and thinking of a complementary mode of operation, Nendo utilised the consistent negative space for efficiency in storage and placements.
Mood
Off-Grid
In the Shop
Inside Minimalism Vol.1 (Digital)
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