December 2010
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Good Design Does Not Oversimplify
Sometimes simplicity and utility are diametrically opposed. The pursuit of aesthetics above all can lead to oversimplification through the sacrifice of utility in favor of simplistic purity. While the results may be celebrated by aesthetically minded critics, they do not represent the highest potential of design.
The challenge in producing good design is in discovering the harmonious balance...