I recently read John Maeda`s book `The Laws of Simplicity` and also visit his website http://lawsofsimplicity.com/ The Laws of Simplicity is a book written in the same style Don Norman wrote `The Design of Future Things`. Few days back I came across the following link http://www.jnd.org/dn.mss/simplicity_is_not_th.html wherein my Guru states that Simplicity is NOT The answer. My Guru states that `I conclude that the entire argument between features and simplicity is misguided. People might very well desire more capability and ease of use, but do not equate this to more features or to simplicity. What people want is usable devices, which translates into understandable ones.` John Maeda states in his book `The simplest way to achieve simplicity is through thoughtful reduction`.
I was looking at my several remote controls and VHS and DVD players... Even though these devises had understandable buttons and features, my mind would still regard fewer buttons as a more userfriendly and easy to use product. For me Maeda`s statement makes sense hence I am with John on this one. If you disagree please comment. ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
