Less is more
When creating or designing anything
Understanding the Rule
This minimalist philosophy, popularized by architect Mies van der Rohe, suggests that simplicity and clarity lead to better design than ornate complexity. Removing unnecessary elements often strengthens rather than weakens the final result.
What Happens When You Break It
Over-designing leads to cluttered, confusing results that overwhelm users, increased costs, harder maintenance, slower performance, and diluted messages where nothing stands out.
Benefits of Following This Rule
Minimalist approaches create clearer communication, stronger visual impact, easier maintenance, better user experiences, reduced costs, faster performance, and timeless aesthetics that don't quickly become dated.