Joyful minimalism

Joyful Minimalism

Jordan and Russell demonstrate what joyful minimalism is to them and how to have a minimalist mind with a maximalist heart.

Lesson Summary

• 'Joyful minimalism' is how Russell and Jordan have describe their style.
• Minimalism for them is about how you use colour and pattern.
• For Jordan and Russell there is power in a single statement.
• A single statement of one colour to them is a minimalist statement.
• Whatever your joy may be, use it.

Finding Your Style

• You might be torn by different styles, but embrace that.
• Bringing very different things together can be very exciting.

Be Yourself!

• You don't need to grasp for something, rather be true to yourself.
• Playfulness is important to 2LG, try to be playful and colour outside the lines.
• Their curvy form is a literal expression of colouring outside the lines.
• Disrupting something formal can be cheeky and fun.
• colours don't have to go together.
• If the colours make you happy, then go for it.

Form and Function

• Allow the form to be what it is because it is fun and beautiful.
• Don't be afraid to make a statement within your home and protect that statement.

Your Assignment

Find your design style and create a name for it. Research existing design styles here. What is your design style? Is it a hybrid of different styles? Is it a style you've never seen and unique to you?