From cork wallets to education-enabling carryalls, these minimalist social designs reinvent how we imagine social entrepreneurship. We often talk about social enterprise and social business in a way that focuses on the idea and less on the aesthetics but this SocialBusiness.org top list proves that often, taking into consideration the look of things can also enormously impact the cause and mission delivery and success.
Minimalist social designs also reflect the emerging field of "social design" which is a design strategy that takes into consideration how the world is structured and how the design can play a part in creating positive social change. While social design isn't always necessarily minimal, these innovations may encompass the growing field.
14 Minimalist Social Designs
From Cork Wallets to Education-Enabling Carryalls:
Social Business Editor — May 14, 2014 — Social Good

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Cork Wallets
STITCH & LOCKE Offers an Animal-Free Accessory for Men

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Education-Enabling Carryalls
Fly Canvas Bags Benefit Schools for Underprivileged Children

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African-Inspired Fashion Styles
This SS13 Fair + True Collection Features Ethical Fashion Looks
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Stylish Eco-Conscious Swimwear
Curlee Bikini Makes Eye-Catching and Environmentally Friendly Suits
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Fashion for Justice
Delicate Fortress Creations Fight Human Trafficking, Slavery, Poverty
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Garment-Recycling Factories
Le Relais Collects and Sorts Unwanted Textiles for Resale
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Contemporary For-Benefit E-Commerce
We See Beauty Tries to Sell Coop-Made Products with Visuals
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Vegan Fair Trade Ventures
Autonomie Project is Fashion That Doesn't Hurt the Wallet or the Planet
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Education Aiding Accessories
Mend Handbags Help Rehabilitate the People of Uganda Through Study
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Humanitarian Greeting Cards
100cameras Snaps Pictures of Children in Sudan for Its Latest Endeavor
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Chic Fair Trade Clothing
Amana Provides Training and Jobs for Women in Morocco
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Flashy Fair Trade Accessories
Cambodian Threads Designs Vibrant Colored Ties, Bags and Wallets
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Chic Eco Water Bottles
These Glass Bottles from bkr Provide Water to Developing Countries
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Wholesome Wildlife-Inspired Snacks
BEAR Nibbles Use Unaltered Fruit and Recyclable Packaging
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Business Traveler Suitcase Concepts
The Capsule Luggage Solves a Number of Suitcase Pain Points
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Woven-Detailed Minimal Clog Designs
Crocs and 3sixteen Join on the Textural Dylan Clog
Minimal Shoe Rack Concepts
Joao Teixera Designs the New Multifunctional Tokyo Shoe Rack Concept
High-Strength Minimalist Wallet Designs
The DANGO ULTEM Wallets are Built with Durability in Mind
Upcycled Sneaker Sustainable Bags
Bibi Bazz Designs the Limited Collection of Eco-Friendly Bags
Modern Metallic Wallet Designs
The Craighill Summit Card Case Has a Sophisticated Construction
Minimalistic Activewear Capsules
The Nike X Sacai Capsule is Simplistically Cool
Aesthetic Home Collections
The Ilan Collection Marries Everyday Utility with Timeless Design
Exaggerated Reclaimed Leather Totes
'The Bag' by Oson is Oversized and Unstructured
Textured Buckle Sandals
Birkenstock Presents a Off the Grid Pack by Jesse Leyva
Sleek Multifuntional Lifestyle Bags
two-point Introduces the BASK Bag with Various Functions
Magnetic Smartphone Stand Wallets
The Satechi Magnetic Wallet Stand Supports Handsfree Viewing
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Laptop-Stowing Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'LAPCASE' Transforms to Support Working from Anywhere
Eco-Friendly Intricate Furniture Series
Rosana Sousa Designs a Sustainable Furniture Collection
Sleek Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Presents the New Court Shot Sneaker with Minimal Design
Feature-Rich Wallet Collections
The NeoCraft Wallet Collection Elevates Everyday Carry with Style
Luggage-Inspired Backpack Designs
The Ekster Grid Backpack Functions Like a Suitcase
Chic Versatile Bags
Sol and Selene Revolutionizing Athleisure with Chic, Versatile Bags
Minimalist Fashion Hiking Footwear
The Common Projects Hiking Boots are Handmade in Italy
Executive Workwear Collections
12th Tribe Partners with Corporate Natalie for Modern Office Attire
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Social-Centric Wireless Earbud Concepts
Kusi Boateng-Arthur Introduces the Social Earbud Concept
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
Sour Glass Encourages Thoughtful Drinking Experiences
Minimalist Leather Bags
The Jacket Maker’s Vintage Leather Bag Collection is Timeless
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Minimal Textural Smartphone Cases
Essentials by CASETiFY Introduces the Sleek Ripple Case
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Sleek Sustainable Sling Bags
The Labo Mono Modular Sling Bag is Built with Sustainability in Mind
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Salvaged Timber Furniture Capsule
Gini Moynier Introduces the Formwork Collection of Furniture
Minimalist Logo Rebrands
The New SanDisk Logo Offers a Bold Redesign Rooted in Innovation
Minimalist Unisex Slides
The Slide from OSON Seamlessly Marries Style with Comfort
Minimalist Aluminum Wallet Designs
The Ekster Parliament Wallet Has Space for 12 Cards
Eco-Conscious Luxury Collections
Stella McCartney Introduced the Limited-Edition SOS Collection
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Western-Influenced Spring Menswear
MNML Launches Its Heritage Capsule for the Pre-Spring Season
Commuter-Oriented Tech Accessories
MOFT Taps TOMBOGO for the New 'Creative Commuter' Capsule
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Minimal Phone Interfaces
Minimis Launcher Hopes to Reduce Distractions and Screen Time
Functional Libation-Holding Designs
TOMBOGO and White Claw Design the Funtional Claw Bag
Sophisticated Minimalist Luxury Fashion
Alexander Mcqueen Showcases the Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule
Multifunctional Smartphone Cases
The VRS Design Origin Holds Cards, Has a Kickstand and More
Ancient Geometric Pattern Purses
The Infinite Convertible Bag by Maryam Hosseini is Shapeshifting
Hybrid Travel Bags
The Taskin SWIFT Doubles as Full-Size Luggage or a Compact Carryon
Modernized Ergonomic Sling Bags
114 Index and Sealson Create the Technical Grab Bag
Winter-Ready Minimal Apparel
Axel Arigato Presents a Look at its New Winter Apparel Designs
Durable Minimalist Travel Bags
The Bellroy Venture Duffel 55L Offers Three Carrying Modes
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Heartwarming Life-Tech Apparel
nanamica Introduces a New Collection for Spring/Summer 2025
Minimalist Collaboration Coffee Carriers
Starbucks x fragment Design Collection Has Two Sizes
Vegan-Friendly Wine Carriers
The Chandra Keyser La Borsa da Vino Wine Bag is Zero Waste
Artful Cork Installations
Liz Diller, Eduardo Souto de Moura & Yves Béhar Present City Cortex
Graphic Luxurious Accessory Collabs
Anti Social Social Club's SS24 Boasts Premium Collaborations
Sleek Minimal Cohesive Furniture
Koichi Futatsumata Designs the Sand Chair of Minimal Forms
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Imitation Book Accessories
Novel Bookwallets Mimics Novels and Film Books for Small Leather Goods
Multifunctional Travel Totes
Sidney Byron Debuts Hat-Carrying Bags with Vegan Materials
Rustic EDC Tool Wallets
The Galen Leather Co. EDC Wallet Holds Knives, Flashlights and More
Minimalist Smartphone Apps
The Dumb Phone App Provides a Pared-Back Experience for iOS Users
Cutting-Edge Bag Designs
The MAAP x côte&ciel Collaboration Debuts Active Lifestyle Bags
Minimalist Tech Writings
The Minimalist Book Offers Writing About Tech and Programing Philosophy
Minimalist Industrial Wallet Designs
The REAF Wallet Holds Up to Seven Cards and Banknotes
Practical Modern Luxury Handbags
The Christian Dior D-Journey Handbag is Chic & Design-Forward
Collaborative Graphic Streetwear Series
Dockers and Zalando Join Forces on a New Collection
Whimsical Toronto Luggage Stores
Ste Marie Creates a Dreamy Interior Space for Monos Store
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Minimal Modern Desk Designs
The Single Desk by found / Founded has a Compact Form
Educational Fashion Partnerships
Louis Vuitton’s Design Graduates Initiative Shapes the Future
Racism-Combatting Handbag Designs
Grey Brazil Has Designed the Anti-Racist Handbag
Italian-Made Bag Designs
Bolsa Nova Stands Out with Its Chic and Distinctive Bags
Dynamic Organic Store Displays
External Reference Decorates the La Manso Store in Barcelona
In-House Minimalist Apparel
Crescent’s Contemporary Women’s Clothing for Timeless Elegance
Serene Heartwarming Villa Designs
Clemens Kirsch Architektur Designs the Villa Minimale
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Elegant Fall-Centric Fashion Capsules
16Arlington Unveils the Minimal Wake Collection for FW23
Minimal Philosophy Toronto Homes
Burdifilek Designs the Sleek Forest Hill Residence
Sneaker-Resembling Leather Wallets
These Nike Cardholders are Reminiscent of Its Sneakers
Nigerian-Inspired Handbags
LarAllan Exalts the Lives of Women Through Narrative Design
Hourglass-Shaped Phone Concepts
Eduardo Gouffran and Andrea Fanelli Designs the METI Concept
Minimalist Social Media Platforms
Bluesky is a Simple, Minimalist Social Media Platform
Sleek Minimal Contemporary Wallets
FOCX Designs the PIONEER Wallet with Minimal Features
French Vineyard-Inspired Bags
Maison Marrain Debuts Wine-Friendly Luxe Handbags
Sleek Colorful Card Wallets
Discommon Unveils the Wallet 3.0 with Improved Pockets
Equitable Design Capsule Exhibitions
Objective Studios Showcases the Calm Place Exhibition
Minimalist Note-Taking Apps
From To-Do Lists to Organizing, lowercase is Clean & Distraction-Free
Functional Vintage-Inspired Bag Collections
JanSport Presents the 'Retro Series'
Scandinavian Aesthetics-Forward Shop Designs
Quadrant Design Shapes the Atmosphere in Eton's Shop
Digital Business Card Platforms
Digital Business Card Claims to Offer an Eco-Friendly Approach
Minimally Elegant Furniture Series
YuoNing Chien Introduces the Connexion Collection
Understated Spring-Centric Fashion
Stein Presents its Spring/Summer 2025 Line of Minimal Looks
Colorful Functional Luggage Designs
Monos is a New Brand of Playful Luggage Designs
Graphic-Centric Minimal Streetwear
Drama Call Presents a Look at its Newest Collection
Sustainability-Focused Adventure Gear
Sympl Aims to Revolutionize Adventure Gear Design
Sophisticated Belt Bags
'The Clio' is a Versatile Bag for Bookworms and Tech Enthusiasts
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Vegan Leather Smartphone Cases
Amanda Chan Designs the Protective Lyden Duo Series
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Eco-Conscious Gender-Neutral Bag Designs
The DaCosta Verde Duo Basic Capsule Collection is Chic
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Circular Non-Shrink Apparel
John Lewis is Unveiling a 20-Piece Eco-Friendly Clothing Capsule
Youthful-Inspired Office Designs
OSO Architecture Creates the New Office for Esalco Logistics
Made-to-Order Furniture Capsules
John Pawson and Dinesen Forms the Minimalist Furniture Capsule
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Philosophical Sustainable Chairs
Form & Refine Unveils a Look at the Minimal Lunar Chair
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
Minimalist Social Media
Othrys Provides Social Media Optimized for Learning and Productivity
Sustainable Eurovision Capsules
LJMU Fashion Students are Designing a Sustainable Fashion Capsule
Interconnected Design Retrospectives
The Polimi Design System Introduces INTERDEPENDENCE
Minimal Interior Sushi Restaurants
Future Simple Studio Designs the Sushibox Restaurant in Canada
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Idea Management Apps
Sliiidea Captures, Organizes, and Prioritizes Your Ideas with Ease
Smartphone Detox Lockboxes
The Conceptual 'Back to Reality' Smartphone Lock Box Reclaims Time
Cozy Professional Office Designs
Mini Shodeinde Designs the Giant Ventures Office
Utilitarian Fall-Focused Fashion
The Theory Project by Lucas Ossendrijver Readies for FW23
Minimal Braille Learning Devices
SAQ Design Introduces a Look at the SMARTIO EDU Device
Sustainable Minimal Compact Homes
The Team at Lou Tiny House Creates a New Compact Home
Minimalist Productivity Tools
miniProductivity Helps with Everyday Task Management
Second Leather Design Campaigns
Montblanc and Wes Anderson Drop 100 Years of Meisterstück
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Minimalist Phone Widgets
Smile App Launcher Turns Your iPhone Into a Distraction-Free Device
Design-Led Lifestyle Brands
The John Lewis Partnership Unveils a New Lifestyle Brand and Tote Bag
Trackable Design Portfolios
Sixelf Elevates the Way Designers Track, Display, and Share
Artisanal Interior Storage Systems
Alexandre Dubreuil Creates the Dice Design System