#11 Prompter Mag 🤹‍♀️ Maximalism

Excessive, Eclectic, and Vibrant Visual Abundance

Maximalist Design

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Overview

Maximalism is a design style marked by vibrancy, eclecticism, and a rejection of the pared-down aesthetics of minimalism. It encourages bold color combinations, a mix of various patterns, and a collection of objects to create visually stimulating spaces.

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Historically

Maximalism emerged as a reaction to minimalism, celebrating abundance and excess. It's seen across various art forms and periods, from the elaborate designs of the Rococo period to the intense patterns and colors of the 1980s Memphis Design Group.

Influencers

1. Tony Duquette (Designer and artist, USA)

2. Alessandro Michele (Fashion designer, Italy)

3. Kelly Wearstler (Interior designer, USA)