"I still fervently believe that the only way to make software secure, reliable, and fast is to make it small. Fight Features." --Andy Tanenbaum
"Less is more" : is achieved by using only elements that are necessary to a given design. togli tutto il superfluo, se si sente l amancanza non va tolto. Omit needless things "Subtract Until It Breaks"
White (or negative) space is the backbone of any minimalist design. What you leave out of a design is just as important as what you put in. White space is critical to emphasizing certain elements over others. White space "makes" a design minimalist to a large extent. Without it, you'd end up with a grid design or grunge or some other style that's not truly minimalist.