Minimaali
Minimaali is a Finnish term used to describe a design and art philosophy that aligns with minimalism. It emphasizes essential elements, clarity, and restraint, and seeks to remove nonessential details to reveal core form and function. In Finnish discourse, minimaali can refer to an approach across arts and design rather than a single movement with a fixed canon.
Applications include architecture, graphic design, product design, interior design, photography, and fashion. Typical features include clean
Historically, minimaali developed within the broader Nordic design culture, which prizes usability, durability, and timelessness. In
See also: Minimalism; Minimalismi; Nordic design; Finnish design.