maeda-fucious say...
yes, there is a reason i loved studying with my graduate school advisor.
and now i have stumbled upon his blog. i want to share his wisdom with you. and i quote this stuff directly -- as his blog is certainly the closet portal to his mind we've ever/will ever see.
i recommend reading his posts surrounding each one, for context. the posts are linked below.
oh and thefoo will be turning all of this into fortune cookies as i blog them. yum!
maeda's 1st law of simplicity:
A complex system of many functions can be
simplified by carefully grouping related functions.
maeda's 2nd law of simplicity:
The positive emotional response derived
from a simplicity experience has less to do
with utility, and more to do with saving time.
maeda's 3rd law of simplicity
(hereby entitle the "Add Whipped Cream and Cherries" approach):
When the richness of an experience
is increased in a manner that facilitates
the perception of the overall intent,
by all means don't skimp. Add more!
maeda's 4th law of simplicity:
The more you know about something beforehand,
the simpler it will ultimately be perceived.
maeda's 5th law of simplicity:
A material's failure to comply to a specific application
provides indication that its more natural usage lies elsewhere.
maeda's 6th law of simplicity:
In order to "feel," you gotta have noise.
Too much noise, and all you've got is noise.
maeda's 7th law of simplicity:
The more care, attention, and effort applied
to that which is less, the more it shall be perceived
as more than it really is.
maeda's 8th law of simplicity:
Recognize not only the absolute laws of
the physical universe as important constraints,
but also the artificial laws as of equal importance
when striving for simplicity.
apparently he will blog-no-more when he reaches 16. alas. good things never last.
and now i have stumbled upon his blog. i want to share his wisdom with you. and i quote this stuff directly -- as his blog is certainly the closet portal to his mind we've ever/will ever see.
i recommend reading his posts surrounding each one, for context. the posts are linked below.
oh and thefoo will be turning all of this into fortune cookies as i blog them. yum!
maeda's 1st law of simplicity:
A complex system of many functions can be
simplified by carefully grouping related functions.
maeda's 2nd law of simplicity:
The positive emotional response derived
from a simplicity experience has less to do
with utility, and more to do with saving time.
maeda's 3rd law of simplicity
(hereby entitle the "Add Whipped Cream and Cherries" approach):
When the richness of an experience
is increased in a manner that facilitates
the perception of the overall intent,
by all means don't skimp. Add more!
maeda's 4th law of simplicity:
The more you know about something beforehand,
the simpler it will ultimately be perceived.
maeda's 5th law of simplicity:
A material's failure to comply to a specific application
provides indication that its more natural usage lies elsewhere.
maeda's 6th law of simplicity:
In order to "feel," you gotta have noise.
Too much noise, and all you've got is noise.
maeda's 7th law of simplicity:
The more care, attention, and effort applied
to that which is less, the more it shall be perceived
as more than it really is.
maeda's 8th law of simplicity:
Recognize not only the absolute laws of
the physical universe as important constraints,
but also the artificial laws as of equal importance
when striving for simplicity.
apparently he will blog-no-more when he reaches 16. alas. good things never last.
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