Japanese Design Is More Than Minimalism

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 16. 08. 2024
  • Minimalism is just one variation of Japanese culture and design, but it seems as if minimalism ended up representing what the world perceives as the Japanese aesthetic. In this video, let's explore what Japanese design is, and appreciate the everyday, organised chaos of their maximalistic designs that you might have missed.
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    “How Japan Made Me a Minimalist”
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    The Japanese Minimalist Lifestyle with TOOTHPIC NATIONS
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    The Origin of Minimalism
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    THE SECRET OF ZEN DESIGN: TRACING THE HISTORY OF MINIMALISM
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    The Commercial Zen of Muji
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    How to Not Be Befuddled by Japanese Design
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    ⏱ Timestamps
    00:00 - I'm inspired by their organised chaos
    01:18 - A quick history lesson
    3:26 - They need a lot of reassurance
    5:19 - They need value for money
    6:30 - Minimalism is marketable
    8:37 - There's so much to talk about!!
    #japanesedesign #minimalism #maximalism
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Komentáƙe • 105

  • @dstoryco
    @dstoryco  Pƙed 2 lety +19

    What comes to mind when you think about Japanese design? Do you think of minimalism? Share with us some of your favourite Japanese designs!!

    • @FBI8855
      @FBI8855 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      è«‹ć•ćŻć””ćŻä»„ćŠ èż”ć•Čäž­æ–‡ć­—ćč•

    • @ny2869
      @ny2869 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Like watching ur video, clear presentation, informative

    • @ny2869
      @ny2869 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      How come u are able to capture that interesting scene in æ—„ćžž which I totally forgot it’s existence

    • @nkdevde
      @nkdevde Pƙed 2 lety +2

      I think of things being orderly, neat, practical, but also friendly, e.g. with appliances playing a pleasant melody when turned on.

    • @dstoryco
      @dstoryco  Pƙed 2 lety

      @@FBI8855 我的䞭文䞍ć€Șć„œïŒŒäœ†æ˜Żæˆ‘æœƒè©Šäž€è©ŠïŒïŒđŸ™Œ æœƒæ…ąäž€é»ž

  • @sakurachristineito6428
    @sakurachristineito6428 Pƙed 2 lety +58

    As a person who has been visiting Japan since the 90's I think Tokyo was NOWHERE near minimalistic like the west thinks. I was completely drawn into the glitzy, sparkly, loud, happening, vibrant & energetic space that is like Ginza at night, Pachinko parlors, game centers & early 90's anime like Ranma, Dragonball z & Sailormoon. I guess that what makes modern Japan attractive

    • @dstoryco
      @dstoryco  Pƙed 2 lety +5

      Absolutely! I love the fact that it feels overwhelming!

  • @user-ul5wq3kv4p
    @user-ul5wq3kv4p Pƙed 2 lety +36

    This video reminded me of my roommate in Japan who is Japanese. Our rooms were the same exact size but even with the most simple things his room looked unique and twice as much more spacious.
    He is a designer himself , so there's that.

  • @micchiki2430
    @micchiki2430 Pƙed 2 lety +24

    I love this! I'm slowly building my design portfolio and I wanted to focus on the aspects of Japanese design. Right now, when they say "Japanese-style", it's always narrowed down to minimalism but after intensively researching, I can say that Japanese architecture is actually so much more diverse than it is perceived.

    • @dstoryco
      @dstoryco  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      It really is and there's so much to explore other than just minimalism! I haven't been looking at Japanese architecture yet, but it should be interesting to research!

  • @LeoHaviaras
    @LeoHaviaras Pƙed 2 lety +10

    Amazing, this video blew my mind, as a Brazilian, i can feel the drastically cultural difference between us westerns from the Japan approach

  • @codeninja100
    @codeninja100 Pƙed 3 dny

    This is such an interesting insight. The minimalistic signature of Japan is just an outward facing marketing strategy whilst real Japanese design for Japanese is more maximalist. It's something ive seen but never noticed until now! Awesome video!

  • @janjavate1405
    @janjavate1405 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    that google search for Japanese Design was so relatable. I always liked how they design their graphics but can't find that right reference.

  • @tompearce6312
    @tompearce6312 Pƙed 2 lety +15

    Wow, so interesting! I love Japanese design and anime and manga but I'd never really looked at it in this way before. I think the peaceful, serene idea of Japan and the intense kawaii idea are both really appealing to a lot of westerners. For me these days it's the traditional crafts too.

  • @foodie1986
    @foodie1986 Pƙed rokem +4

    that espresso experience is exactly what happened to me the first time i ordered one. got a tiny paper cup with an even tiny amount of liquid. had to pretend that i liked it.

  • @narutokunn
    @narutokunn Pƙed 2 lety +11

    That transition at 3:26 is smooth. Felt like the camera dropped due to the earthquake buttt.. not

  • @johnoestmannmusic
    @johnoestmannmusic Pƙed 6 dny +1

    I'm sorry, that scene transition from the falling camera during the earthquake at 3:26 was **chefs kiss**

  • @jacksparr0w300
    @jacksparr0w300 Pƙed 12 dny +1

    Did you ever make the video on Maximalism? was looking forward to it.

  • @wcisnijstart
    @wcisnijstart Pƙed 17 hodinami

    This channel is underappreciated

  • @evrys
    @evrys Pƙed 13 hodinami

    subscribed. awaiting for next episodes

  • @SpookyDayo
    @SpookyDayo Pƙed 2 lety +5

    That was an awesome video! Very excited for this series :)

  • @dakshya.s
    @dakshya.s Pƙed 2 lety +7

    Such a creative exploration!

  • @BoingoRider
    @BoingoRider Pƙed 2 lety +5

    This was amazing and I can't wait to see more,

  • @oleksiyraiu7190
    @oleksiyraiu7190 Pƙed dnem

    About that YT channel that projects better taste for the foreigners - I do respect that.

  • @ny2869
    @ny2869 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Looking forward to your upcoming videos! Keep the quality! Best wishes!

    • @dstoryco
      @dstoryco  Pƙed 2 lety

      thank you so much!!! trying my best to improve my videos further!

  • @SeaSerpentLevi
    @SeaSerpentLevi Pƙed 2 lety +4

    hell yea i'm craving for more content on japanese design, its so few and far between but its such a endless source of fascination.. And this was a great video! Just found this channel but i already love it >:O

    • @dstoryco
      @dstoryco  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much!! We'll try to upload more as we learn more about Japanese design!

  • @esnho
    @esnho Pƙed 3 dny

    Would be great to ear more about this subject!

  • @phoebeyutbt
    @phoebeyutbt Pƙed 9 dny

    Extremely nuanced and well-researched video. Thank you!!

  • @shkhan84
    @shkhan84 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    This was such a God send! I can si relate to the whole Internet searches only talking about minimalism, especially like you so rightly pointed is not the case. I was searching for kawaii information and your video was so helpful overall❀❀❀

  • @sebsalvarado
    @sebsalvarado Pƙed 2 lety +2

    you did a Great Job on this video, thanks for bringing up this perspective.

    • @dstoryco
      @dstoryco  Pƙed 2 lety

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @troy1825
    @troy1825 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    i just found this now, but this is an insanely informative video and i love your personal touch you added onto it. you've earned a subscriber and thank you.

    • @dstoryco
      @dstoryco  Pƙed 2 lety

      ahhh this comment is so thoughtful! thank you so much! hope you enjoy our other videos as well!

  • @butterfliesinantarctica2
    @butterfliesinantarctica2 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    i love how she put ă‚°ăƒŒă‚°ăƒ«çż»èšł on the thumbnail

    • @dstoryco
      @dstoryco  Pƙed 2 lety +2

      HAHAH OOPs đŸ€«đŸ€«đŸ€« keen eyes

  • @lurelurche
    @lurelurche Pƙed 2 lety +3

    woow! can't wait for the next!

  • @ledojaeger7474
    @ledojaeger7474 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

    This video was amazing!! I’d love to see continued content from you about this!

  • @jacobharvey2946
    @jacobharvey2946 Pƙed 3 dny

    It does feel like Japan has a split personality when it comes to design. Personally I experienced a lot of minimalism in school (I even had a professor who wrote a book on Japanese graphic design) so that’s what I usually think of first. And now with the Internet, and Japan’s info-rich, and sometimes chaotic looking design (to us westerners), it feels like that side is all that’s discussed.

  • @MjolnirMarks
    @MjolnirMarks Pƙed rokem +1

    Interesting video - Very well put-together. I especially liked the Marie Kondo thumbnail comparisons.
    I am covered in traditional style Japanese tattoos, which are full of colour and wild imagery. I love this bright and energetic look, but only when I wear plain and simple shirts or t-shirts with it, to contrast.
    Perhaps an important aspect to investigate in both the minimalist and maximalist Japanese styles is the relationship between the two?

  • @bottle-
    @bottle- Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +2

    No further episodes????

  • @pinkwormm
    @pinkwormm Pƙed rokem

    i loved this video with all my soul!! keep on going, this content is fire

  • @Seth6097
    @Seth6097 Pƙed 2 dny

    Wonderful video
    Subbed ❀❀

  • @JohnLuarca
    @JohnLuarca Pƙed 2 lety

    This is great! Pls do more of these videos about Japanese design. đŸ‘đŸŒâ€ïž

    • @dstoryco
      @dstoryco  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Yes!! Thank you, will do!

  • @darkshortyx
    @darkshortyx Pƙed rokem

    I await your explanations, because these are very important topics. Thanks for creating this video!

  • @sainteleven6880
    @sainteleven6880 Pƙed rokem +1

    I got hypnotized by the video.

  • @AustrianLinuxMemer
    @AustrianLinuxMemer Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I was born for minimalist designs
    Low space, high functionality is their philosophy

  • @ThatCrookedMind
    @ThatCrookedMind Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Hey, really awesome video! Well searched and clearly presented! It's the kind of design content I'd love to see more of here on CZcams.
    Subscribed ;)

    • @dstoryco
      @dstoryco  Pƙed 2 lety

      Thank you so much for subscribing! Thank you for your kind words : )
      Baby Driver is my favourite movie so I love your timelapse video : ))

  • @felipoto
    @felipoto Pƙed rokem

    Such well made video. Subscribed!

  • @SuedeBeach
    @SuedeBeach Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    Wow how long did this video take to make?? It’s so complex and so good!! I’m a designer and really interested in storytelling around design thinking and how it manifests in culture. Would love to see more from you

  • @gaboqv
    @gaboqv Pƙed 3 dny

    great video, i think Kondo isnt as popular in latam and some people have reached the masses dhowing ux in japan tend to be quite cluttered vs the western counterparts, but i would like to understand more on how they pack information

  • @aliettacarbajal
    @aliettacarbajal Pƙed rokem

    I love it! 😍please keep shearing

  • @igrb
    @igrb Pƙed 3 dny

    amazing vid

  • @narutokunn
    @narutokunn Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Came here from reddit. Subd. Eagerly waiting.

    • @dstoryco
      @dstoryco  Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Thank you so much!!! Please anticipate it đŸ„°đŸ„°đŸ„°

    • @hamad_2000
      @hamad_2000 Pƙed 2 lety

      Same

  • @clifftse7767
    @clifftse7767 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    4:25-4:34 It got me

  • @JoJoboiWav
    @JoJoboiWav Pƙed rokem +3

    When you look at Japanese magazines idk how you can consider japanese design minimalistic, it's so fucking chaotic and full of text I hate it

  • @RG-vh6kg
    @RG-vh6kg Pƙed rokem

    So insightful!

  • @lerdodetejada
    @lerdodetejada Pƙed dnem

    So
 where’s the series?

  • @playalot86
    @playalot86 Pƙed 2 dny +1

    All I know is
 
 Japanese girls are super cute. ❀

  • @user-zz2tx3vc5d
    @user-zz2tx3vc5d Pƙed dnem

    That's good. Very good.

  • @jaiburdick
    @jaiburdick Pƙed rokem +1

    I love the Michaelsoft Binbows cameo

  • @trappercap
    @trappercap Pƙed rokem

    Holy shit, I needed this video so much ily

  • @iosmusicman
    @iosmusicman Pƙed 24 dny

    Ace! Fab! Cool! Txs!

  • @narutokunn
    @narutokunn Pƙed 2 lety +3

    From which Anime is the Espresso scene after 5:00?

    • @dstoryco
      @dstoryco  Pƙed 2 lety

      It's called nichijou!! czcams.com/video/DcQFBdLNvZU/video.html&ab_channel=manadancer

    • @narutokunn
      @narutokunn Pƙed 2 lety

      @@dstoryco thankyou

  • @FrozenAfricaPrincess
    @FrozenAfricaPrincess Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    Thank you for this intro, do you have any book or inspiration sources for Japanese (maximalist) design?

  • @davidsmusic
    @davidsmusic Pƙed rokem

    What a cool video, I love it!! could you share the title songs of your music? itÂŽs so lovely to listen instead of design at my job. Greetings from Germany!!

  • @aliettacarbajal
    @aliettacarbajal Pƙed rokem

    You’re so right! Japanese design is so rich.

  • @_vhzy
    @_vhzy Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    bloowwwing my mind

  • @testemail7204
    @testemail7204 Pƙed rokem

    who is the name of the narrator?

  • @yanb7700
    @yanb7700 Pƙed 2 dny

    hong kong!???

  • @ruingelpeetyoda8346
    @ruingelpeetyoda8346 Pƙed rokem

    thanks!

  • @lamawantsacat
    @lamawantsacat Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Thank you for the video! Warm hello from Russia (:

  • @iamsammybe
    @iamsammybe Pƙed rokem

    It's "don ki ho te" like don Quijote...lol 0:55

    • @cmyk8964
      @cmyk8964 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

      Don Quijote is known as “DonDonDonki” in regions where there’s already a local store called Don Quijote.

  • @norbukeung
    @norbukeung Pƙed 2 lety +4

    Michaelsoft Binbows 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @swarnimmandloi4331
    @swarnimmandloi4331 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    Can you please make the videos that you promised in the video đŸ„č

  • @danielzarate7601
    @danielzarate7601 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Donnnononkii? Haha @0:55
    Is this DonQuijote?

    • @dstoryco
      @dstoryco  Pƙed 2 lety +2

      the name for it in HK is don don donki haha :^) 🐧

    • @danielzarate7601
      @danielzarate7601 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@dstoryco haha this is definitely a fun fact for me đŸ€Ł

    • @cmyk8964
      @cmyk8964 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

      Don Quijote is known as “DonDonDonki” in regions where there’s already a local store called Don Quijote.

  • @youbivisualverse
    @youbivisualverse Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    MUJI means smth else here in nepal 😂

  • @oktayklc4401
    @oktayklc4401 Pƙed 2 lety

    What's the anime with the girl looking at phones?

    • @dstoryco
      @dstoryco  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      kaguya-sama: love is war! highly recommended

    • @oktayklc4401
      @oktayklc4401 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@dstoryco thank you!

  • @lukeoshannassy
    @lukeoshannassy Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Great video but I can't understand why at 0.39 minutes in you think they excel at looking good. I lived there for 12 years and their advertising is hideous. I think unless you have your particular bias then most designers would detest the noise in the advertising you showed.

    • @dstoryco
      @dstoryco  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Thank you for your comment! What I meant was that they excel at making a lot of content look presentable, by using different design motifs to point important things out, aesthetically pleasing colour palettes, organised layouts, beautiful photographs etc. While definitely not all things are designed well, I do have an appreciation their thoughts and processes behind it. I like their colour choices and I like how I can spend some time looking at different parts of the ads/magazine covers.
      I think what is considered as noise can differ between cultures and different ways of reading. Like what may be a clean, minimalistic website in the western context may seem to lack information and empty for East Asians, and force them to spend time clicking around. Still researching and learning more about these cultural differences though!

  • @Siddue
    @Siddue Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci

    lol muji in nepali

  • @FredMaverik
    @FredMaverik Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    "which is something Japan EXCELS at" proceeds to show a bunch of NOT organized stuff.
    Girl wtf. You are asian right? Asian design and western design, concerning Web, is very different. That definetely isn't minimalism.