The purpose of minimalism is to expose the essence a design by eliminating all non-essential forms, features and concepts. In web design, minimalism erases potential distractions and strips away elements into their most basic forms.
It’s a style that continues to be trendy, being a reaction to the chaos and overflow of information that’s inherent to the Internet. And if your portfolio’s sole purpose is to showcase the best work you’ve ever created, the biggest favor you can do for yourself is to simply get out of the way.