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    Minimalist design: practical examples for better communication
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    Minimalist design: practical examples for better communication

    Minimalism in Design: Simplicity, Clarity and Practical Examples. Minimalist design has been consolidating for years as one of the most effective and timeless visual trends. In a context saturated with stimuli, betting on simplicity has become a strategic decision to communicate with clarity, elegance and precision. Far from being a fad, minimalism responds to a real need: to focus the message, reduce visual noise and facilitate understanding. This article explores what defines minimalist design and shows practical examples to apply it in real graphic design, branding, editorial or digital projects. What defines minimalist design? Minimalist design is based on the idea that less can communicate more, as long as each element has a clear function. Some of its key principles are: - Efficient use of white space - Reduced and coherent color palettes - Clean and legible typefaces - Clear visual hierarchy Clear visual hierarchy [/b - Elimination of unnecessary decorative elements Elimination of unnecessary decorative elements. It is important not to confuse minimalism with emptiness. A minimalist design is not poor or incomplete: it is intentional. Each decision responds to a specific communicative objective, and simplicity becomes a tool to reinforce the message.

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    Rachel Snack Rachel Snack @rachelsnack Philadelphia, United States
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    • Publication: Yarn-Thread-String. Weaving project by Rachel Snack - 05.26.2023
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    Kristína Šipulová Kristína Šipulová @kristina_sipulova Región de Bratislava, Slovakia
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    • Handwoven Textiles. Arts, and Crafts project by Kristína Šipulová - 11.26.2021
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    Koral Antolín Maillo Koral Antolín Maillo @koralantolin Diseñadora, Fotógrafa y Artista textil. Lic. Bellas Artes Madrid, Spain
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    Anna Hultin Anna Hultin @olandercoembroidery Denver, United States
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    Thais Trisltz Thais Trisltz @thais_trisltz Itapetininga, Brazil
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      • Hambúrguer. Embroider project by Thais Trisltz - 12.16.2022
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      Claire de Waard Claire de Waard @claire_de_waard London, United Kingdom
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      Domestika Domestika @domestika Berkeley, United States
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        Polina Oshu Polina Oshu @polinaoshu Surfaсу Pattern Designer Valencia, Spain
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        • My project in Botanical Patterns in a Sketchbook: Conquer the Blank Page course. Traditional illustration, Pattern Design, Botanical Illustration, and Sketchbook project by Polina Oshu - 11.12.2021
        • My Sketchbook Project on Instagram #oshuminipatterns. Traditional illustration, and Sketchbook project by Polina Oshu - 06.28.2021
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        Carolina Raggio Carolina Raggio @carolina_45 Diseñadora de vestuario y textil Tulsa, Chile
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        • Coleccion Petra - Camisas de hombre. Art Direction, and Costume Design project by Carolina Raggio - 02.11.2020
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        Morgane Mathieu Morgane Mathieu @trustthemojo París, France
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        • Mon projet du cours : Les secrets du tricot à plat et circulaire. Knitting, and Textile Design project by Morgane Mathieu - 04.14.2022
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        Ignacia Jullian Ignacia Jullian @ignaciajullianb Tulsa, Chile
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        • Mi proyecto del curso: Bordado freestyle sobre tul para principiantes. Accessor, Design, Embroider, Botanical Illustration, and Textile Design project by Ignacia Jullian - 08.11.2022
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        Poetryarn Poetryarn @poetryarn Sevilla, Spain
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        • Segundo libro de Poetryarn. "POET- ESCRIBE TU PROPIA MODA". Digital Illustration, Arts, Crafts, Textile Design, Lettering, H, Lettering, Crochet, Knitting, and Fashion Design project by Poetryarn - 01.31.2025
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        Diana Cunha Diana Cunha @dianacunha Cascais, Portugal
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        Inga Buividavice Inga Buividavice @inga_buive Inglaterra, United Kingdom
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        • Postcards. Pattern Design project by Inga Buividavice - 04.21.2021
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        Linda Skuja Linda Skuja @linda_skuja Riga, Latvia
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        • Atvasara wrap top crochet pattern. Crochet, Arts, and Crafts project by Linda Skuja - 05.30.2023
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        Elena Ciarrocchi Elena Ciarrocchi @elenaciarrocchi Ricamatrice Porto San Giorgio, Italy
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        • APE. Arts, and Crafts project by Elena Ciarrocchi - 03.09.2022
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        Bettaknit Bettaknit @bettaknit Knitwear and Yarn designer Prato, Italy
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        • RE-Cashmere: recycled cashmere yarns and kits. Arts, Crafts, DIY, Fashion Design, and Design project by Bettaknit - 11.10.2021
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        Atsushi Futatsuya Atsushi Futatsuya @sashikostory Sashiko Artisan Lewisburg, United States
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        • My project for course: Introduction to Japanese Sashiko Stitching. Embroider, Fiber Arts, DIY, Upc, cling, and Textile Design project by Atsushi Futatsuya - 05.15.2023
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        • Shippou Sashiko on Comtemporary Denim. Sewing, and Embroider project by Atsushi Futatsuya - 06.24.2022
        • Indigo Dyed Thread for Sashiko Stitching (Hand-Dye). Arts, and Crafts project by Atsushi Futatsuya - 12.24.2022
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        Laura Dalgaard Laura Dalgaard @lauradalgaard Knitwear design Copenhagen, Denmark
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        • Vermouth sweater and vest. Arts, and Crafts project by Laura Dalgaard - 11.29.2021
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        Flor Samoilenco Flor Samoilenco @florsamoilenco Artista Textil Barcelona, Spain
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        • Tapiz Peeking Moon. Arts, Crafts, Crochet, DIY, and Fiber Arts project by Flor Samoilenco - 02.11.2021
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        Defne Güntürkün Defne Güntürkün @defnegunturkun İstanbul, Turkey
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        Manos que bordan Manos que bordan @manosquebordan Bordadora Bogota, Colombia
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        Hillary Waters Fayle Hillary Waters Fayle @hillarywaters Artist Richmond, United States
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        Zélia Smith Zélia Smith @zeliasmith Brodeuse - animatrice d'ateliers créatifs Lyon, France
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        • Hermès - embroidery creation. Embroider, Arts, and Crafts project by Zélia Smith - 02.01.2022
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        Laura Carmona (Susimiu) Laura Carmona (Susimiu) @susimiu Diseñadora Córdoba, Spain
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        Ancestral Ancestral @ancestral_co Medellín, Colombia
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        • Bastones SIKUANI. Arts, Crafts, Interior Design, Embroider, Sewing, Interior Decoration, Fiber Arts, DIY, Macramé, and Weaving project by Ancestral - 03.31.2020
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        Mariella Motilla Mariella Motilla @mariellamotilla León, Mexico
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        • Arte textil para muro diferentes propuestas . Interior Design project by Mariella Motilla - 07.19.2019
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        Adrianus Kundert Adrianus Kundert @adrianuskundert Rotterdam, Netherlands
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        Monisola Omotoso Monisola Omotoso @patterncuttingdeconstructed London, United Kingdom
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        Juliet Uzor Juliet Uzor @julietuzor Dressmaker, Sewing Content Creator London, United Kingdom
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