CARL BARENBRUG LABPRODUCT DESIGN AND CREATIVE DIRECTION

EDINBURGH, UK (remote) carl@minimalism.com

Form follows feeling, just as form follows function.

Simplicity is paramount. It involves crafting intuitive and balanced experiences by removing unnecessary complexity. Consistency and intentional use of white space ensure clarity and ease of use.

Utility emphasises functionality over flair, focusing on user needs through research and iteration. It aims for accessible, robust, and performance-optimised designs that guide users seamlessly.

Minimalism emerges naturally from simplicity. Stripping back design elements to their essence creates honest, clear, and engaging experiences. It’s about balance, understated elegance, and geometry.

Experimental design adds a spark of wonder, blending form and feeling. It pushes boundaries and fosters creativity through interdisciplinary collaboration, leading to innovative solutions.

099 Supply

Creative Direction + UI/UX Design

099 Supply is a studio with a strong Swiss design influence that builds digital tools for creators. We began with a catalogue of photorealistic product mockups made for Photoshop. We're now building a new product range in parallel; modular web components for no-code website building platform, Framer.

  • creative direction
  • web design
  • UX design
  • copywriting
  • research and development
  • product development
  • communications

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Creative Direction + UI/UX Design

Minimalissimo

Creative Direction + Curation

Minimalissimo (2009–2024) is an independent print and digital magazine dedicated to minimalism. It showcases a curated selection of the finest examples of art, architecture, interiors, furniture, lighting, and product design. Its gallery is made to inspire you to create something yourself, to share a design with your network, or help you find the item you want.

Minimalissimo has also been a creative studio focused on web and product design, applying a distinctively minimal visual language to communicate value and honesty.

  • creative direction
  • web design
  • lead curation
  • copywriting + editorials
  • product design
  • ecommerce management

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Creative Direction + Curation

TalkJS

Product Design

TalkJS is a fully-distributed company dedicated to building a chat API that helps people ship a chat feature in their app or website in minutes. Customers receive a complete suite of embeddable UIs and flexible APIs that work seamlessly in any chat or messaging use case.

  • web and dashboard design
  • UI app design
  • UX design
  • vector + coded graphics
  • research and development
  • project management

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Product Design

FormFeelingFunction

Generalist Design

FormFeelingFunction® is a creative lab dedicated to crafting architectural websites alongside digital and analogue products. Driven by simplicity, taste, and purpose, we prioritise experimental and utilitarian design that values creativity over growth. We welcome conversation and collaboration with like-minded designers, artists, or engineers to visualise unique tools and experiences that inspire thoughtful craft and become a reference point for exceptional craft and conceptual design.

  • product design
  • prototyping
  • web design
  • copywriting
  • communications

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Generalist Design

Minimalism Life

Creative Direction + UI/UX Design

Minimalism Life® is a community-driven resource hub focused on the nuances of minimalism. It spans art, design, and lifestyle, and encourages creative initiatives through collaborative working. We created an intentionally low-stimulating digital environment for people to discover various minimalism-inspired resources from tooling to reading materials.

  • creative direction
  • web design
  • UX design
  • lead curation
  • copywriting

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Creative Direction + UI/UX Design