Finding Emotion In Minimalism: Russian Designer Maria Osminina On Her Predilection For Simplicity

In design, minimalism can apply to many things; for Osminina it encompasses straight lines, clean geometries, and sparse yet functionally-loaded spaces. Simplicity is very difficult to create, especially when every single detail countsIt means neutral walls, soft enveloping colors, natural materials, and uncomplicated solutions. “For me, a space must feel simple; the design must speak for itself,” she says. Simplicity is very difficult to create, especially when every single detail counts. “Paradoxically, simplicity is the hardest thing,” she adds. “Achieving it demands a lot of watching and studying,” she explains, adding “there is a lot of Eastern philosophy in this, in which deep and long contemplation lies.”