Gregory Lewandowski on LinkedIn: The Laws of Simplicity (Simplicity: Design, Technology, Business, Life) (2024)

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"Simplicity: The Laws of Simplicity" by John Maeda. Though this book is from 2006, it stands the test of time. Simplicity is a guide to simplifying various aspects of design and life. Maeda, an artist, designer, and computer scientist, presents ten laws to achieve simplicity in the increasingly complex modern world. The key points from the book are as follows: ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฒ: The simplest way to achieve simplicity is through thoughtful reduction. ๐—ข๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฒ: Organization makes a system of many appear fewer. ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ: Saving time feels like simplicity. ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ป: Knowledge makes everything simpler. ๐——๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€: Simplicity and complexity need each other. ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜: What lies in the periphery of simplicity is definitely not peripheral. ๐—˜๐—บ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: More emotions are better than less. ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜: In simplicity, we trust. ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ: Some things can never be made simple. ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ: Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful. Maeda emphasizes that simplicity is not just about removing elements, but also about finding balance, understanding context, and creating meaningful experiences. The book combines practical advice with philosophical insights, making it relevant for designers, business professionals, and anyone interested in decluttering their life and work. https://amzn.to/45Inos8 #Simplicity #Design #Minimalism #Productivity #Efficiency #Leadership #Innovation #UXDesign #LifeHacks #Mindfulness #JohnMaeda #BusinessStrategy #PersonalDevelopment #DesignThinking #CreativeProcess My name is Gregory Lewandowski (lewandog), and I am on a continuous journey of self-improvement. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Follow me here for more inspiring content and thought-provoking discussions. (https://lnkd.in/eeNzqPBs)

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