Simplification is about subtracting the obvious, while adding the meaningful, says maeda. Electronic devices cannot achieve the ultimate level of simplicity unless they are untethered. The more you know about something beforehand, the simpler it will ultimately be perceived.
Simplification is about subtracting the obvious, while adding the meaningful, says maeda. Electronic devices cannot achieve the ultimate level of simplicity unless they are untethered. The more you know about something beforehand, the simpler it will ultimately be perceived.
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Simplification is about subtracting the obvious, while adding the meaningful, says maeda. Electronic devices cannot achieve the ultimate level of simplicity unless they are untethered. The more you know about something beforehand, the simpler it will ultimately be perceived.
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simplified by carefully grouping related functions http://weblogs.media.mit.edu/SIMPLICITY/archives/000113.html#firstlaw 2. The positive emotional response derived from a simplicity experience has less to do with utility, and more to do with saving time http://weblogs.media.mit.edu/SIMPLICITY/archives/000160.html 3. When the richness of an experience is increased in a manner that facilitates the perception of the overall intent, by all means don't skimp. Add more! http://weblogs.media.mit.edu/SIMPLICITY/archives/000182.html#law 4. The more you know about something beforehand, the simpler it will ultimately be perceived. http://weblogs.media.mit.edu/SIMPLICITY/archives/000185.html#law 5. A material's failure to comply to a specific application provides indication that its more natural usage lies elsewhere. http://weblogs.media.mit.edu/SIMPLICITY/archives/000187.html#law 6. In order to "feel," you gotta have noise. Too much noise, and all you've got is noise. http://weblogs.media.mit.edu/SIMPLICITY/archives/000196.html#law 7. The more care, attention, and effort applied to that which is less, the more it shall be perceived as more than it really is. http://weblogs.media.mit.edu/SIMPLICITY/archives/000204.html#law 8. Recognize not only the absolute laws of the physical universe as important constraints, but also the artificial laws as of equal importance when striving for simplicity. http://weblogs.media.mit.edu/SIMPLICITY/archives/000210.html#law 9. Simplification most commonly occurs through conscious reduction; the more uncommon form involves subconscious compression. http://weblogs.media.mit.edu/SIMPLICITY/archives/000216.html#law 10. Less breeds less; more breeds more. Equilibrium is found at many points between less and more, but never nearest the extrema. http://weblogs.media.mit.edu/SIMPLICITY/archives/000230.html#law 11. Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious, while adding the meaningful. http://weblogs.media.mit.edu/SIMPLICITY/archives/000296.html#law 12. A pure and resonant experience is only as simple as the greater context where it is appreciated. http://weblogs.media.mit.edu/SIMPLICITY/archives/000301.html#law 13. Electronic devices cannot achieve the ultimate level of simplicity unless they are not only untethered, but have (at least) the appearance of being unpowered. http://weblogs.media.mit.edu/SIMPLICITY/archives/000303.html#law