On: Simplicity Is Not the Answer

[qjz]

I've read the article a few times, and I'm still not sure what point the author is trying to make. However, this quote from the article appears to neatly contradict the title (if that faithfully represents his premise):

  How do we manage complexity? We use a number of simple design rules.

Perhaps simplicity is the answer.

[mfukar → qjz]

I haven't decided yet, but I think he's trying to say that we're confusing simplicity with usability.

I don't agree with that. One look at the iPod and I'm convinced.

[Qz → mfukar]

Which iPod? My old 3G was a usability nightmare.

[mfukar → Qz]

I haven't used that, sadly. First one I bought was the nano.