Minimalism is just one variation of Japanese culture and design, but it seems as if minimalism ended up representing what the world perceives as the Japanese aesthetic. In this video, let's explore what Japanese design is, and appreciate the everyday, organised chaos of their maximalistic designs that you might have missed.

📖 References
Design Huddle Podcast — Design News: Japanese design and the difference between international Vs. local presentation
   • Design News: Japanese design and the ...  
Getting to Noh: Myths of Japanese Minimalism
https://hyperallergic.com/566719/gett...
“How Japan Made Me a Minimalist”
https://www.tokyoweekender.com/2019/0...
The Japanese Minimalist Lifestyle with TOOTHPIC NATIONS
https://www.japannakama.co.uk/the-jap...
The Origin of Minimalism
https://minimalistroad.com/origin-of-...
THE SECRET OF ZEN DESIGN: TRACING THE HISTORY OF MINIMALISM
https://www.interactiongreen.com/zen-...
The Commercial Zen of Muji
https://www.newyorker.com/business/cu...
How to Not Be Befuddled by Japanese Design
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🎵 Music we used
"Jiminell" by 895studio
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"Senerity by Prod. Riddiman"
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"Candy Moon by Dayz Musiq
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"One Wish" by ROA
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 - I'm inspired by their organised chaos
01:18 - A quick history lesson
3:26 - They need a lot of reassurance
5:19 - They need value for money
6:30 - Minimalism is marketable
8:37 - There's so much to talk about!!

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