The Laws of Simplicity (Simplicity: Design, Technology, Business, Life)

John Maeda’s pocket-sized (and appropriately enough, simple) overview of “Simplicity” is an interesting read and applicable to a number of people, I would guess. The guidance Maeda offers is theoretical enough to be interpreted by many disciplines, from UI designers to product managers, to sales teams, to writers and this was something that I really liked about the book.

I suppose this is a bit of a trick for many self-development authors—provide help in a bullet-from list that is just specific enough that most readers can find an application for it, while not being so vague that it limits market-share. Sort of like the horoscopes: chances are pretty good that something in there will apply to your current life in one way or another.

In any case, Laws of Simplicity has enough to offer that most people should find it useful and the chances are, if you read it and apply it, somebody, somewhere will be appreciative of your doing so.

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