In this post we’ll have a look at usability by removing one of the biggest staples of design: Navigation. Plus 15 sites to prove that it’s possible (showcase).

An informal survey of 15 minimalist blogs reveals some surprising statistics.

What’s the lesson for this week? Describe the purpose of your website in one fell swoop and you’ll go a long way. Of course, it helps to have a great design as well.

I don’t know if I am a fan of minimalism because I picked out these websites. But I like to appreciate designs that stand out not because they’re loud and proud, but because they’re calm and clear. Silent waters run deep, they say. I like to think restraint is more powerful than the lack of it, especially in design.