Being a minimalist in my work is a plus. Finding ways to remove unnecessary objects, stripping down to the essentials, and building sites with simplicity in mind ultimately serves the user. If you can find what you’re looking for quicker and easier without distraction, you’re more likely to engage and purchase.
As a design philosophy, I have always bought in. I would characterize myself as a minimalist. I don’t have a voicemail message or email signature because they are redundant and add clutter. I regularly spend countless hours taking away rather than adding, pondering, “what is the purpose of this thing and does it need to be there?” The act of subtraction provides clarity.
I also believe in minimalism as a lifestyle choice, although I find it much more difficult to practice in many regards. My desk at work, and our office in general, contains just the bare essentials. It’s clean, uncluttered, and impersonal. For me, it’s the optimal place to work. My space is clear of distractions freeing me to think creatively.
But at home I struggle with “stuff.” Regular purging is a method I use to rid myself and our house of unused things. Yet Amazon delivers daily. I am a consumer.
Paradoxically, I am also a minimalist. I value simplicity, intentionality, and space. It’s through this philosophy and subtraction that I find clarity.
Published: May 26, 2024
Tagged: Writing