A simple explanation of the difference between minimal design and simple design.
My own view is that minimalism has come to represent a style and as such is limited in its usefulness. It represents a reaction to complexity whereas simplicity relies on an understanding of the complex. This is an important difference. One is about [...]
How simple does design have to be to be called minimal?
Posted by John Lampard on Monday, 2 November, 2009 to the design and art subset
I like words, I like that t-shirt, so does everyone, now
Posted by John Lampard on Tuesday, 23 December, 2008 to the design and art subset
While dining Chinese the other night along Anzac Parade in Kensington, I was quite surprised to be interrupted by a girl who poked her head inside the restaurant door, beckoning for my attention.
I was about to say something like, “sorry I don’t work here”, before she asked about the t-shirt I was wearing.
“This might [...]
Simplicity is the key to success: Marius Kloppers
Posted by John Lampard on Wednesday, 30 July, 2008 to the comment subset
I can’t track down an online version of Ruth Williams’ article on BHP Billiton CEO Marius Kloppers, that was published in the SMH’s Good Weekend magazine of 26 July 2008, but thought one of the credos of the 18th most powerful person in the business world, was worth sharing:
“I adhere to the same principles in [...]
