2026-02-09
On Minimalism
Thoughts on why less is more in design and on the web.
The problem
Most websites are too loud. Gradients, animations, hero images, floating elements, cookie banners, newsletter popups. Every page fights for attention in a way that makes reading feel like work.
Somewhere along the way, the web forgot that its primary purpose is to convey information. The best interface is one you don't notice.
Doing less
A black background, light text, and generous spacing. That's all you need for a reading experience. No images unless they serve the content. No colors unless they carry meaning. No interactions unless they help navigation.
This isn't about being boring. It's about removing everything that doesn't contribute. What remains is the content, and the content is what matters.
In practice
This blog is an exercise in restraint. Pure black background, a single sans-serif font, no decorative elements. The typography creates hierarchy through size alone, not weight or color. Links are subtle until you hover them.
It loads fast because there's almost nothing to load. It works on every screen because the layout is a single column with comfortable margins. It's accessible because the contrast is high and the structure is semantic.