simplicity

Breaking through to a better idea by subtraction, rather than addition, is the most satisfying kind of breakthrough.

-Jason Fried

One of the most intelligent case studies in design is the Chinese tea cup. They’re made without handles simply because if it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to drink.

Humans naturally want to add more. Add a cardboard sleeve, add a warning on the outside of the cup, add a handle. The result of all these things never cools down the actual contents.

A simple, clean product doesn't just function; it brings joy too.

Progression:

1. Simple and wrong

2. Complicated and wrong

3. Complicated and right

4. Simple and right