55. Less, but better
Living a life of less, but better is about removing what’s not necessary so we can focus on what’s most important. It helps make life easier, and improves the world around us. In this week’s episode we take a look at the principle of ‘less but better’, a concept coined by designer Dieter Rams, and how that can help us live with more clarity and freedom.
THIS EPISODE FOCUSES ON
Dieter Rams, what he has been able to achieve through good design.
How the idea of ‘less, but better’ can apply to home design, our thought process, the environment and sustainability, and what we choose to have in our homes.
The lesson learnt from donating to flood relief in the Northern Rivers region.
FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE
Dieter Ram’s 1976 speech
Alva Aalto’s house in Helsinki
My new book STYLE - The Art of Creating a Beautiful Home
Episode 7 — How to deal with clutter at home
Podcast production: Yaga Media