Guiding principles such as John's are often too simplistic (pun
unintended but acknowledged). There are nearly always compromises
with simplicity. I find that construction of a solution, followed by
removal of its elements... until it breaks - to be a pretty effective
exercise.
Mark
On Oct 30, 2008, at 3:57 PM, ali at amroha.dk wrote:
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.
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