Mineralstyle
Mineralstyle is a contemporary aesthetic and design vocabulary that centers on minerals, crystals, and rock textures as foundational motifs. It encompasses visual language and material choices that emulate the appearance and feel of natural minerals—from the soft sheen of polished marble to the angular facets of crystal formations—often translated into interiors, fashion, and graphic design.
Origin and scope: The term emerged in design discourse in the 2010s and 2020s as designers sought
Key characteristics: Color palettes are drawn from minerals (grays, greens, ochres, blues); tactile surfaces include stone,
Applications: In interiors, mineralstyle informs countertops, wall cladding, and tiling that mimic mineral surfaces. In architecture,
Reception: The approach is valued for grounding spaces and objects in natural, earthy aesthetics, though some
See also: mineralogy, crystallography, geodes, biomimicry, geologic aesthetics.