A certain kind of more is always better than less - more care, more love, and more meaningful actions.John Maeda, ‘The Laws Of Simplicity’, pg. 71

Five Key Takeaways

• Reduce: Take things away to make systems as simple as possible, then add back functionality.
• Time Savings: Improve simplicity by reducing the time needed to complete tasks.
• Learn: Knowledge simplifies objects, and simple icons and metaphors help users understand applications.
• Aichaku: A Japanese term for a love for, or sense of attachment to, an object, which can be a good thing.
• Chanoyu: The author’s participation in a Japanese Tea Ceremony (or Chanoyu) with design icon, Ikko Tanaka, describes the simplicity and aesthetics surrounding the practice.

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Links

• The Laws Of Simplicity
• Maedastudio
• Ikko Tanaka
• Japanese tea ceremony
• Chanoyu
• Aichaku