Minimalist Design & Minimalism

[@beep-beepwatermelon4203]

I thank God that I’ve discovered the joy of owning less. I grew up in a hoarding home and I had to learn how to practice cleaning and getting rid of things… a decade later I find more joy in getting rid of things than owning them. It feels so good.

[@kahheng9635]

Daniel's mom: go learn architecture Daniel: I hate it Daniel years later: *Builds extension for his mom's house* Daniel's mom: *proud mother noises*

[@lorgar87]

Always listen to your mum! XD

[@willsandrin3756]

There's no reason to skip the vid. Your voice is like calming ASMR to these ears!!!

[@jayveeygdls]

I agree!

[@mariaemmavelbuesa8539]

I totally agree!

[@asbjornlarsen3149]

i agree :D

[@margaretmccullough4457]

Oh my goodness I have no idea how I found you but I’m so grateful that I did. I unfortunately was sick for about three months before the quarantine so that means I have been stuck at home for close to six months. One of the things I have learned is how little I am impressed by things anymore. I don’t know if I’m a minimalist but I am certainly an anti-clutter person. LOL

[@DanielTitchener]

I think the quarantine is forcing us all consider our homes a bit more. I'm glad the KZbin algorithm brought you here Margaret!

[@elynadeja9556]

Thank you for your words! There are no rules for minimalism, it's your choice what you consider worth having and what not. I think it is so important that everyone practices their own way of minimalism when choosing this lifestyle instead of putting down others because you are not "enough minimalist". Accusations like "You own two bowls, that's so not minimalist, I only need one!" are really putting a damper on this awesome lifestyle sometimes. Happy to see your positive attitude towards it! :)

[@DanielTitchener]

I completely agree. There's never a 100% "right" way and doing something is better than doing nothing. The "shaming" attitude doesn't solve anything. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@BarknoorZ]

So is this the British Matt D'Avela? :O

[@KasandraWilliams]

BarknoorZ facts

[@baganatube]

Wait, this isn't?

[@SashaGogosh]

lmao!!!

[@cavidn7856]

Yes!

[@jainthorne4136]

Yup!

[@mymomantailife4790]

I love the fact that you're an architect who seeks for efficiency instead of ornaments. A lot of times, buildings are just "nice" but dysfunctional. Great video btw! Greetings from Argentina!

[@silverlinedheart]

Really appreciate the thoughtful explanation of "virtue signaling". Puts quite a few comments I've heard/read from more hardcore folks (whether in minimalism or other lifestyles) into perspective.

[@yellit1975]

On a completely unrelated side note, I could listen to you reading from the phone book - if such things existed anymore - you've such a soothing voice. Having watched your videos, the phrase that keeps coming up for me is "I'd never have thought of that," which means that I 'need' the 450 sq ft I have rather than your 300. Maybe you could make a video about the 3-5 key points of design that have the most significant impact on a space. Possibly setting up a side business helping people refine and improve their homes.

[@DanielTitchener]

Thank you Christopher! I think you're my first Patron!! Seriously means a lot to me... Thank you... Yeah, I've been considering what you're suggesting a lot... Maybe I'll try and cover it in an up and coming video? I'm glad the videos have been helpful so far!

[@shaheedakhanam3440]

Amazing how architecture and minimalism goes hand in hand!! Its definitely a winner in the making. Good stuff, so well done.

[@DanielTitchener]

Thanks Shah. So true! I think anything that is minimalist has to be designed in some way... "Art is the elimination of the unnecessary.”

[@natep6729]

I actually was watching apartment furnishing videos about 3 months ago and discovered your minimalist apartment furnishing video. Fell in love with the concept and your charisma and I subscribed right away.

[@paulinebrandt6767]

That wonderful kale moment said it all :)! I describe myself as a 'soft minimalist': aiming for a decluttered space...but having some calming soft furnishings. Great to be reminded of the basic principles - but interpreting that for one's life. Keep the videos coming!

[@NGOZISPACE.S]

Minimalist is honestly wrongly interpreted. *Functionality true does matter. *Efficiency The extension looks awesome... A tour would be great! *Be more intention moreso when purchasing stuff. I looooved this!

[@maghouinbeg5011]

I love the space you have designed within your lat. It looks like such a restful, calm place to live.

[@stazorstayz2342]

I am actually happy i have discovered this channel since as a young adult...i have to get ready to leave my parents house and nothing is more educating on that than your videos teaching how to live a simple yet efficient life...thankyou for the impact to my life sir🕊

[@seanny3283]

I have been waiting for your next video! Love, Love, Love all your videos but this on struck a chord. You identified so beautifully for me something I always have done since childhood but couldn't put a word to it - EFFICIENCY. I have always loved to organize, create systems that are efficient and cut out all the unnecessary parts of a process (redundancy), long, clean open spaces to work, a place to store out of sight when finished in an easily accessible way. It is exciting and satisfying to me to see a functional, efficient Minimal space I've created and also what others have come up with to solve their own issues. Efficient, Functional, Beautiful to look at Design, Quality Materials. Please keep making your videos. Loved how you came to your own place of creativity.

[@DanielTitchener]

Yeah! I think I'd probably define myself as an "efficiency-ist" too! It's a shame it doesn't quite have the same ring to it 🤣

[@GadgetTrish]

I love that you posted this. I got introduced to minimalism through my boyfriend (at the time,) and the Matt D'Avela's documentary. If you see my youTube post, it looks like I'm "maximalism." But I'm not, I use to collect things and now slowly letting things go. I had these things before I got into the lifestyle and have the space for what I purchased. My long term goal is the own less and move to a smaller place. For now, I am working with what I have to avoid bringing things in my home. This is my journey and I will define what minimalism for me will be and what it looks like.

[@miroslavmisic10]

Hi Daniel! Greetings from Serbia! I watched one of your videos a week ago. Today, 02.08.2020. I started to get reed of the things that made My life and living space so complicated that I didn't have the space in My mind to even notice them. While I was watching this video I remembered one of Bruce Lee quotes. It goes as follow: " The more We value Things, the less We value our selves." Thanks for every video and ceep going. Now I am reorganising My living room. Next is My room that I call "Office". This video and one about productivity will be essential for implementing core values of productivity in My " Office" and My life. Thanks! Miroslav, Serbia.

[@dominiquetheeasyminimalist]

Another great video, inclusive and informative. Minimalism is a life journey, I started my own about 20 years ago. I have a simple and comfortable life, and I always had in mind that minimalism is not about depriving myself from any joy, quite the opposite. I love everything I own, and feel at peace when I come home to colourful and bright environment. I love all forms of arts, and put quite a bit of money investing in supporting various artists (and I love Art Deco!). To me it’s all about conscious choices, for myself and for the planet. One small change at a time... I hope we will see you more often, it would be amazing if you could share more on how minimalism is applied in architecture and design! Cheers from Montreal!

[@hgordon04]

Thank for sharing this with us. I sometime find myself on the cuff of not knowing if I’m a minimalist or what but I’ve learned early on that we don’t require much to live and I don’t have the desire to own a big home, numerous cars and more and more stuff but really live by a less is more method which seems practical for my lifestyle. With that said, please share more of your architectural projects. I’d love to see more of your designs. Thanks!

[@huyphan4492]

Your content and production keeps getting better. Also just want to tell you that your video and the way you speak is very calm and therapeutic. Keep it up mate.

[@RTAV108]

Daniel Titchener, Dr Geoff Lindsey, John Buttler, Joshua Becker ... I can listen to them for hours together..... The crisp articulate language, flawless, fluent and to the point speech... deep voice... Often you watch a minimalist or an organisation Diva channel for their expertise in the subject matter, but it almost gets impossible to neglect their blabber and beating around the bush build up talk throughout the video and concentrate on the content. I am glad there are content creators who practise minimalism in their speech too.

[@caroline-cade]

I've been so super passionate about efficiency in the home since starting architecture school too!! I loved living in my tiny dorm room because the routine of using what I owned and the purpose of each item was so gratifying!

[@maschafestival]

Well said, our time and energy are finite and precious. I love that you were honest enough in this video to say you hated studying architecture at first but sticking with it taught you so much, and with it, added more value and understanding to your worldview. Slight tangent. Anyway, love the video!

[@DanielTitchener]

Thanks Claire! It's interesting - the twists and turns that life ends up leading you down... I feel that staying inquisitive has been a big thing for me

[@karinturkington2455]

I've just discovered your videos during the pandemic. Love them. Nice perspective on minimalism. I'm always looking around my apartment for possessions to purge from my life, while trying to balance holding on to those things I really love and that serve a purpose, even if that purpose is beauty alone. Thank you.

[@glamnimalist2570]

Thank you for this well-articulated video / article and showing the different ways minimalism can apply. Very helpful!

[@lorraineturton4485]

Excellent video. Architectural streamlined design and minimalism truly go hand in hand. Function and efficiency, elegance in form. It is wonderful. My background is in design and I can relate to the terms you have used and how "Minimalism" has clearly defined your style. Thank you for such a gracious and refined video. I have really enjoyed it.

[@dthirdy5298]

omg now i'm fully convinced myself that I wan to be a minimalist after this video. Thank you for sharing and educating us about being minimalist. I'm also an undergrad architecture student who wants to apply my and these principles in some of my future designs, thanks man!

[@MrKitharo]

Your videos are produced so well, calming and informative. Always glad when something new pops up and you gave some cool recommendations I didn't know before like Courtney Carver and the mind bending Graham Hill apartment. Thank you for this content!

[@cedieroddick]

Discovered you because of Matt D'Avela

[@kayann3]

How? Did Matt mention him somewhere?

@@kayann3 You see one the KZbin algorithm recommends the other. At least it was that way for me.

[@harshapallapotu]

Your videos are so pleasing to the eyes. And I really like your analogy of the term minimalism. I think I resonate it with so much more as I am also a sucker for simple structures that doesn't draw too much attention. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to your next video! :)

[@gillfrancis748]

Thank you for your thought provoking and calming videos. As much as the idea of minimalism resonates with me, as I get older and find my memory less efficient, l feel that if not for some of the “things” I have to remind me of places traveled to or experiences had, those memories would be lost forever. I guess it’s the fear of losing memories rather than losing things that’s at play for most people

[@DanielTitchener]

Thanks for sharing Gill! I think photographs can really help a lot with this. Joshua Becker has some great things to say on this topic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGO0d6Sij6-hY80. Let him know that I sent you! 😊

[@Thomasaunier]

Thanks for the references. Definitely gonna watch this Netflix documentary before the end of quarantine! Funny part is that I think I discovered you because I am a huge fan of Matt d'Avella! Keep going with this channel! Amazing videos.

[@DanielTitchener]

🤯 Thank you Thomas!

[@RahulRanjan674]

Loved this video. I was always curious about how things work and making them efficient, Was never functional>artistic. I dropped out of electrical engineering, took a break, realized I want to do Computer Science. meanwhile, I was studying parts of behavioral psychology and some philosophy just out of interest and got to know about minimalism. Been two years now, exploring web dev, UX/UI, and design. It's all connected. Loved this book "design of everyday things" and yes now I know this other side of art and engineering.

[@jamie_weston]

It's great to see minimalism becoming a much wider thing in society, not so great is during this pandemic seeing more and more push in general media for people to buy, buy, buy! I like living a somewhat simple life with what I need, it allows me to pursue areas of interest and support local small businesses

[@yogic4243]

Beautiful video, thank you. I like smart people like you, able to record such interesting and intelligent material.

[@robertwilliam2618]

Excellent video. I particularly like what you say about "isms". I totally agree with you on this. My thinking is do what ever works for you instead of making other people feel guilty if they do not do things exactly the way they do.

[@Thabsizzle]

I’ve recently discovered your channel and I’m really enjoying your content. So, thank you. I’m not a minimalist but I am very mindful about many things including my time and the spaces I occupy. A few of your videos have helped me better conceptualise some changes I’m making in my home.

[@theasiansauce]

cool to hear about your journey into minimalism, as well as the caveat for the community at the end :) you've become one of my favourite channels to follow; can't wait to see the video on your mom's house extension!!

[@aanugud]

I started watching your content since you had only videos up in this channel, and i must say, you gave my Matt vibes instantly, which is really great. Absolutely love your content. Stay safe :)

[@DanielTitchener]

Thank you Assmaa! You too!

[@ermias.mp4]

Awesome stuff. Would love to see a video on "digital minimalism"

[@DanielTitchener]

Noted. Thanks Ermias!

[@dramallama9564]

So glad I found your channel, it's an absolute gem!

[@kacpermynski6785]

The extension looks absolutely stunning!

[@DanielTitchener]

Thank you Kacper! I'm looking forward to filming it once the lockdown here is eased

[@jw1512]

Really happy that I have just found a very intelligent academic person on KZbin. Great video and topic!

[@xeniax8013]

Thanks for the video (and the KZbin algorithm for the recommendation :D)! I can very much relate to the idea of minimalism being a form of living efficient and functional.

[@felixgalm]

so glad I find you 👌🏻 high quality Content + interesting topics

[@johntuffin3262]

Very interesting. Thank you too for the link to the video on Graham Hill’s apartment.

[@BWV1052]

A would call this video succinct and elegant, and I particularly appreciated how you explained your moral basis underlying efficiency as a virtue.

[@shirleyburnham2782]

I think lockdown has helped me learn that I’m a minimalist. It made me learn what was important to me and it is not material things x

[@Anastasia-gw4hf]

OMG. Thank you so much. I saw that video about NY appartment and fall in love with you ideas. Thank you for your talent.

[@BirdTurdMemes]

Man your channel is easily in my Top 10, and I'm subbed to over 150 channels AND WHAT MATT HAS A DOCUMENTARY!?

[@missosapir]

British accent 👌. I'm an architecture student in my 5th year and during this quarantine,I've been so much into minimalism. Your videos is 👌.

[@sukantasingha6511]

Your approach for choosing architecture as a course was exactly like mine. I totally related to your story.

[@beverlys.peacockmccranie6522]

You are so good at this!!!!! I watch everyone of your wonderful vidoes! I to also love Matt!!!! You give me the serious side and he gives me the humorous side of minimalism! I just love you both! Always interesting content and never disrespectful! And with you both being so handsome, Never cocky! I also lived they way you represented your WONDERFUL wife! You are so precious young man! Thank you for adding something special too my life!!!!!

[@beverlys.peacockmccranie6522]

Loved

[@DanielTitchener]

Thank you so much Beverly! She liked that bit of the video too 😆❤️

[@BoluAdekoya]

Great video Daniel! I have also found much value with minimising as much as possible to allow for what's really essential :)

[@ByronDavisEpiclife]

Hey Daniel keep the videos coming. I appreciate how you think and articulate your ideas.

[@paulrumohr]

You've got a great story Daniel! Great job on the video and look forward to more about your journey.

[@Exxiim]

I’m so happy I found your channel! Literally this is the type of content I’ve been looking for! British version of Matt D’Avella 🙏🏽

[@itx_alish]

Thank you so much for this video Daniel. I'm studying architecture and for my new project i've to create spaces in a limited land. your video is very helpful!

[@dominikseljan3043]

Great video Daniel! Keep it up.

[@liveXxXLALOXxX]

Cool video man I subscribed and I'm hoping I can learn more about minimalism from you and other people who practice it. I'm also in the process of becoming more of a minimalist but I also have my own meaning for it. To me it is more important to feel clean and comfortable so that is why I love minimalism.

[@mugatu2601]

Great, I've been waiting for an minimalist architect youtuber! Please do share more abt architecture how minimalism affects designing

[@albertobarrios509]

I can't wait to see the next video, thank u Daniel for making my life easier

[@zuks.n]

Great content... I've been looking for direction in terms of my style as an aspiring architect in undergrad. and the comment about function over form spoke to me. I'll be visiting your channel more often

[@andreebelisle6866]

Thank you. I like your way of presenting your interesting point of view... calm and moderate.

[@mbaumgarten8203]

Hey Daniel, awesome and inspiring work! Leave the door open behind you when filming yourself talking. It'll make a much better picture, I promise! Thanks for your inspiring words, keep it up! - Mirko

[@9squaredesigns147]

Hey Daniel... Just landed up on your KZbin channel today... And Great to see your video.. Minimalism and architecture ... I can relate it too quite well... Well.. am an Architect too practising in Ahmedabad - India and am a minimalist too to a certain extent... Not only like implementing it in my practice of designing but also living a minimalist lifestyle... Lately I have had great insights and have developed strong value towards minimalism...Well.. must say you are doing a great job Brother... Let’s keep the ball rolling... Let’s keep in touch... And ya .. am surely gonna visit your Patreon page... Cheers buddy..! 🙌🏻

[@cameronmckendrick1464]

Always look forward to your next upload

[@Enoughced25]

Suggested video -> subscribed! I love these videos!

[@nycbike73]

Good video 👍 Daniel, hope to see more.

[@tancengweng1306]

Can you make more videos about storage in small homes please. I like your ideas. They are brilliant and practical. Practical is most important!!!

[@luisdeleon3447]

Finally someone gets me! I am also an architect and I too live by "Efficiency". WTF I was drawing cars too almost exclusively! I was wondering what course to take in college that involved designing cars. I applied for Mechanical Engineering (bec i thought i'll be designing cars there - i was wrong) and Architecture as my second choice. Bro... I can't believe there's someone who also thinks like this. And an architect too, no less! Instant fan bro.

[@aaronruiz1020]

Can you please do a video on becoming an architect and a day in the life? Would love it man!

[@LoveKorea4887]

great quality content as always, keep up the good work! i can envision your channel getting big :)

[@PeakHumanLife]

Great video. Yeah, it's not about no stuff or anything like that. And I like the idea of finding like-minded people by adding Minimalism to the search term, never thought of that...

[@ayushkumarchandra]

Awesome video as usual!

[@ramithputhiyapurayil438]

The fact is... Some are minimalist by choise and Some are minimalist by poverty.... . . . Great video 🥰

[@ravenasmr146]

Please do a tour of the extension, I’d love to see it. Thanks.

[@waltercunningham4892]

what’s up from washington, dc! i loved hearing about your minimalism journey... keep up the good work 👏👏

[@ynohtnatedz]

Simple, clear, and concise story-telling / explanations much like your uncle Matt and cousin Nathaniel Drew. 🙃

[@Brunette273]

I LOVE your videos! Keep up the great work 👏

[@MycahEquette]

It’s funny that you watch Matt cause I always say to myself you remind me of him 😅. He was the first guy I came across too on my journey. I can’t wait til you share the add on to your mommy’s house with us! It looks soooo dope 😭. Also, my passion is architecture & interior design; I was enrolled in grad school for it at Academy of Art Uni, but dropped my courses a month before starting due to moving states. Pretty bombed that I did that, but whatever. Great vid Daniel 💖!

[@DanielTitchener]

Thanks Mycah! People were telling me this before I even started on KZbin and before Matt got KZbin famous... It's weird!

[@MycahEquette]

Daniel Titchener that’s pretty cool 😂😂😂

[@jodrew1845]

I love your wonderfully thoughtout prospective on minimalism and what guided you to it. BTW, New York is no less 'harsh' than London so dude... c'mon. Lastly, put some tahini and lemon juice on those green's, 8o)

[@reneesmith695]

Loved this....looking forward to seeing more of your content! ❤️

[@joeysanchez6777]

I was introduced to minimalism by Dieter Rams. Then I got into the Walter Gropius Bauhaus design philosophy.

[@dmazone]

Daniel, Thank you for the compliments. You’ve done some great work and it’s rewarding to think that I may have inspired you in some way. Let me know if you ever get to LA.

[@suezeekins61]

Loved your message!

[@TheCelestialhealer]

Your journey really well explained

[@NomadicMScott]

I'd love to hear a video about minimising in the lock down, has this had a effect on you, your living space? Thanks, Mike.

[@DanielTitchener]

Thanks Mike! Not much has changed for me as I already worked from home quite a lot. The main thing has been exercise... 🤔

[@myothihazaw2997]

I love your videos and I am looking forward to possibly your collab in the future with Matt D'avella, who I am a big fan of.

[@DanielTitchener]

Thanks Myo! You think you could make it happen?!

[@johnhastings492]

Great video 👌🏼with very provoking messages✌🏼Brilliant content 👍🏼

[@angadhn]

@Daniel Titchener your videos have been excellent in informing my understanding of taste. Perhaps even translating my feelings into video without chatgpt- thanks for the videos on minimalism and Japandi. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@vonnnner]

As a minimalist vegan, I love this video and can relate

[@SonnieHiles]

Couldn’t agree more, similarly to your view on architecture I try design and write code in the same way! I’m in a similar position to you at the end of your degree, I’d love to know how you went about finding an micro-apartment in London!

[@sarongpartyboy]

Looking forward for more video of yours!

[@uqonsoul]

Thanks for talking about your Architecture life. As an architecture grad myself I can relate to "design buildings with minimalist approach not with a bunch of ornaments"... Congrats for your Master Degree and for finding passion in Architecture Would you like to talk or make videos about your architecture projects?

[@DanielTitchener]

Thanks! Yeah 100%! Hopefully soon! 😊

[@samuelvamaivolgs5196]

This is what I described what quality means to me.

[@hwjr1]

Is there a equivalent to landscaping? High quality with little compromise.

[@k.l.8804]

Have you read Greg McEwans "Essentialism"? If not, I'm sure you'd appreciate it 😊 You can also find him giving talks here on YT and TedTalks too I think. A fellow Brit living in the US.

[@eyeofthetiger6002]

The high priest of minimalism, John Pawson, is my hero.