Less is More: Motomichi Nakamura

Strong visual storytelling, iconic, minimalistic design style and faintly disturbing, Motomichi Nakamura is a perfect example of less is more. Here is We Share Our Mother’s Health with music by the Knife (2006).

We Share Our Mothers Health » By Motomichi Nakamura from The Knife on Vimeo.

Here is an example of Nakamura’s expanded animation work with projections on Manhattan Bridge as part of Bright Nights in 2010.

“Bright Nights” outdoor projection at Manhattan Bridge from Motomichi Studio on Vimeo.

La Linea

A short film by Osvaldo Cavandoli from the La Linea TV series which aired on Italian TV from 1971 – 1986. This film is a great example of minimalist design: less is more!

The influence of the La Linea films can be seen in contemporary motion graphics and commercials, for example Raimund Krumme’s commercial for Hilton Hotels.

“Dancing Couple” for Hilton Hotels from Acme Filmworks on Vimeo.