ARTICLE SUMMARY: Steve Jobs was a polarizing figure, admired by some and criticized by others. However, one undeniable truth is that he was a visionary, driven by an unwavering pursuit of perfection, innovation, and user-centered design.
In today’s design world, the trend is to add more features and buttons in an attempt to improve usability, often at the cost of simplicity. This overlooks Steve Jobs’ number one rule: keep it simple. Achieving true simplicity is far more challenging than it seems.
“Steve Jobs’ greatest UX rule (that most Designers ignore)” By Izaias explores this fundamental principle and why it should remain at the core of your design process. He examines
- The rule? simplicity is harder than it looks
- How to embrace simplicity (without losing your mind)
- The emotional payoff of simplicity
Many products overload users with features without considering whether they improve or hinder the experience. The key is to distill your product to its essential core, ensuring seamless, intuitive, and delightful interactions rather than focusing solely on technical specifications.
Designers must prioritize how users feel when engaging with a product by considering the entire journey, not just its aesthetics. Simplicity goes beyond visuals, it’s about minimizing friction, enabling effortless decision making, and solving problems before users even notice them.
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