5th
Chapt 8 + 9 of TLOS
Chapter 8 Maeda talks about the simplicity in design by teaching us that we need to be able to be comfortable and relax. When learning to swim as an adult, Maeda learned that he had to trust the water before he could grasp the concept of swimming. If he were to panic, then swimming would have become that more difficult. It goes the same with design. When we relax and become comfortable with the tools, buttons, etc that we are using, learning becomes easier.
Chapter 9 “Simplicity and complexity shift with subtle changes in point of view.” Not everything work with the most simple forms. There is a need for complexity and when done right, can be really amazing to look at. In some cases the mixture of simplicity and complexity can be the ticket to a great product. Whether the concept takes the simplistic aspect of the piece and graphics are rendered in a complex way, or the opposite, this combo can make an existing product that much better.
-Shane Miller
