8355 is an intuitive method to solve a Rubik's cube, especially for beginners! You don't have to memorize many algorithms with it. This method is invented by 許技江 (Hsu, Chi-Chiang) from Taiwan. He invented this method for teaching purpose, and unlike LBL or CFOP which takes many moves in order to achieve a (bigger) objective, the objectives in 8355 are set piece by piece and less moves / efforts are needed, so a player can solve by thinking.
In my opinion 8355 is a great beginner's method, probably better than LBL in some scenario. It requires some spatial concept, but without the need to memorize long sequences of steps. Therefore 8355 makes a Rubik's cube more like a puzzle. It is not a speeding method such as CFOP or Roux, but it is definitely fun to learn.
The materials from the author are in Mandarin and can be found at
* affairs.ymhs.tyc.edu.tw/rehear...
* www.ptt.cc/bbs/Rubiks/M.12082... (History)
Most of the figures are generated using cube.crider.co.uk/visualcube.php , thanks Conrad Rider for making this great tool!
0:00 - Intro / concept
2:13 - 8 pieces at the first layer (cross)
6:05 - 8 pieces at the first layer (3 corners)
8:51 - 3 edges at the second layer
12:02 - mid-solve check in
13:30 - 5 remaining edges
17:05 - 5 remaining edges - last 2 edges
24:26 - 5 remaining corners
31:35 - 5 remaining corners - last 2 corners