Less is more is a fascinating, age-old concept (and the concept upon which minimalist design is based). When applied thoroughly, less is more can generate higher user engagement, better usability, and more aesthetic appeal.
Unfortunately, many designers can’t seem to get it right.
We see so many boring, seamless, and emotionless design products that just don't spark joy. I wonder: what are the ideal attributes for a designer to possess. Those timeless, versatile qualities that work with just about any trend, and can be easily applied to all design fields?
I began a personal crusade to find out. The result was the discovery and definition of a brand-new figure in the world of design.
Meet the Faultless Designer.
7. LESS CONFUSION, MORE FOCUS
categorise, organise and prioritise
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8. WIREFRAME FOR SPORE MAGAZINE
proposal A
Create some variations of wireframes
that could be presented to the client.
9. WIREFRAME FOR SPORE MAGAZINE
proposal B
Wireframes ensure focus on content and
interaction, instead of more emotional aspects.
14. J AND BEYOND WEBSITE 2010
around the Joomla! world in 72 hours
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Joomla! and the Knights of Open Source
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Cramming a web page with
content and huge text won’t deliver
the experience your readers crave.
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By increasing the amount of white space,
you naturally give each element
its own dignity and meaning.
32. LESS CONFUSION IS
MORE FOCUS
LESS INFORMATION IS
MORE MEANING
LESS FRUSTRATION IS
MORE TIME
LESS ERRORS IS
MORE TRUST
LESS NONSENSE IS
MORE EMOTION
33. Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious
and adding the meaningful.
John Maeda