SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 51
Download to read offline
Simplicity
Simplicity
Complex information
You are here
Simplicity
Simplicity is rare
But what does simplicity mean?
“ Simplicity effect with achievement of
  maximum
             means the
                         minimum means.
                 -- Dr. Koichi Kawana - artist, designer and architect   ”
Something simple works   intuitively.
Think of Apple’s famous Mac computer.
Think of Apple’s famous Mac computer.




            “It just works!”
Or Google Search.




Despite its vast and complex network of
     computers and databases…
…when you want to do a search
     all you see is this:
…when you want to do a search
     all you see is this:
Simplicity
Simplicity is not simple.
Simplicity
Simple things are made
unnecessarily complicated.
You can   complicating
John Maeda, author of
The Laws of Simplicity,
gives some advice on
how to declutter life and
make it a worthwhile
experience.
John Maeda, author of
The Laws of Simplicity,
gives some advice on
how to declutter life and
make it a worthwhile
experience.

 Here are 5 of those laws
The simplest way to achieve simplicity
1   is through thoughtful reduction.
When functionality is reduced
      without penalty
When functionality is reduced
      without penalty




true simplification is realized.
2   Organization makes a system of
    many appear fewer.
An effective scheme for organization
achieves definitive success in taming
                          complexity.
An effective scheme for organization
achieves definitive success in taming
                          complexity.


                          1. Sort
An effective scheme for organization
achieves definitive success in taming
                          complexity.


                          1. Sort
                          2. Label
An effective scheme for organization
achieves definitive success in taming
                          complexity.


                          1. Sort
                          2. Label
                          3. Integrate
An effective scheme for organization
achieves definitive success in taming
                          complexity.


                          1.   Sort
                          2.   Label
                          3.   Integrate
                          4.   Prioritize
An effective scheme for organization
achieves definitive success in taming
                          complexity.


                          1.   Sort
                          2.   Label
                          3.   Integrate
                          4.   Prioritize
                          5.   Done!
3 Savings in time
   feel like simplicity.
The average person spends at least an
      hour a day waiting in line.
When forced to wait,
life seems
unnecessarily complex.
Maximizing your available time




            Time     Complexity
Maximizing your available time can
greatly reduce complexity.




            Time    Complexity
4 Knowledge makes everything simpler.
Think of a screw and a screwdriver.
You just mate the screw’s head to the
      screwdriver’s tip and turn.
Think of a screw and a screwdriver.
You just mate the screw’s head to the
      screwdriver’s tip and turn.




            Simple, no?
Not if you’re a child and you don’t
     know which way to turn.
Knowing how to execute tasks
removes its inherent complexity.
5   Some things can never be made simple.
5   Some things can never be made simple.


              And that’s fine.
Just know when to stop simplifying and relax.
1   The simplest way to achieve simplicity is through thoughtful reduction.

2   Organization makes a system of many appear fewer.

3   Savings in time feel like simplicity.

4   Knowledge makes everything simpler.

5   Some things can never be made simple
1   The simplest way to achieve simplicity is through thoughtful reduction.

2    All too complicated, perhaps?
    Organization makes a system of many appear fewer.

3   Savings in time feel like simplicity.

4                   Don’t worry.
    Knowledge makes everything simpler.

5   Some It allcan never be made simple to this:
          things comes down
Simplicity is about subtracting the
obvious and adding the meaningful
If you do that
Simplicity
Want to learn the remaining secrets of simplicity?




                                 Click here to get the book at Amazon.
                                                             I’ve read it and think it is fantastic.

Disclaimer: The link provided is an Amazon Affiliate Link.                                             A presentation by João Alves
Images used in this presentation and their talented authors
1 – Attention Tree! – by Philipp Klinger
3 – County bubbles - by Ethan Hein
4 – Maze Wallpaper Green – by Tiger Pixel
5 – Cable Confusion - by e-magic
6 – four-leaf clover – by Scyza
9 – Mirror, Mirror, in the Ball – by Daniel Conway
12 – Computers – by coolpix
16 – Weird Cube – by Cieleke
17 – Eye Am Feeling Silly – by Cayusa
18 – Gear Work 2 – by Curious Expeditions
19 – Sign 4: stop – by brokenarts
22 – Desktop marauder – by Brintam
26 – 19th February 2005 – by Paul Watson
32 – 14:47 – by Emborg
33 – Birds – by djayo
34 – Nighty Night Time – by Cvalentine
37 – Light bulb 2 – by brokenarts
37 – Levitation 5 – by bizior
38 – screw 1 – by lusi
38 – screwdriver – by brokenarts
41 – Juggler – by Helico
42 – iphone to infinity for righty's – by K!T
44 – Mediterranean beach – by pale

More Related Content

What's hot

12 Time Management Techniques
12 Time Management Techniques12 Time Management Techniques
12 Time Management TechniquesWeekdone.com
 
The Success Principles
The Success PrinciplesThe Success Principles
The Success Principlesmilaruiz4u
 
Brian Tracy 18 Ways To Program The Mind For Success
Brian Tracy   18 Ways To Program The Mind For SuccessBrian Tracy   18 Ways To Program The Mind For Success
Brian Tracy 18 Ways To Program The Mind For SuccessFidel Martinez
 
Start with Why
Start with WhyStart with Why
Start with WhyJimmy Park
 
11 Stats You Didn’t Know About Employee Recognition
11 Stats You Didn’t Know About Employee Recognition11 Stats You Didn’t Know About Employee Recognition
11 Stats You Didn’t Know About Employee RecognitionOfficevibe
 
Effective Questions in the GROW coaching model
Effective Questions in the GROW coaching modelEffective Questions in the GROW coaching model
Effective Questions in the GROW coaching modelMaking Business Matter Ltd
 
How to Be Happy at Work - 10 Simple Tips That Work
How to Be Happy at Work - 10 Simple Tips That WorkHow to Be Happy at Work - 10 Simple Tips That Work
How to Be Happy at Work - 10 Simple Tips That WorkD B
 
Develop your vision board
Develop your vision boardDevelop your vision board
Develop your vision boardClara Novy
 
How To Use The Magic Of Thinking Big
How To Use The Magic Of Thinking BigHow To Use The Magic Of Thinking Big
How To Use The Magic Of Thinking BigPaul Williams
 
Starting with why. Simon Sinek
Starting with why. Simon SinekStarting with why. Simon Sinek
Starting with why. Simon SinekAmaia Giralt
 
The power of creative collaboration
The power of creative collaborationThe power of creative collaboration
The power of creative collaborationTable19
 
The Secret -The Law of the Attraction
The Secret -The Law of the AttractionThe Secret -The Law of the Attraction
The Secret -The Law of the AttractionDiramar Costa
 
Productivity Facts Every Employee Should Know
Productivity Facts Every Employee Should KnowProductivity Facts Every Employee Should Know
Productivity Facts Every Employee Should KnowRobert Half
 
10 Practical Ways to Be More Efficient at Work
10 Practical Ways to Be More Efficient at Work10 Practical Ways to Be More Efficient at Work
10 Practical Ways to Be More Efficient at WorkWeekdone.com
 

What's hot (20)

12 Time Management Techniques
12 Time Management Techniques12 Time Management Techniques
12 Time Management Techniques
 
The Success Principles
The Success PrinciplesThe Success Principles
The Success Principles
 
Happier Teams Through Tools
Happier Teams Through ToolsHappier Teams Through Tools
Happier Teams Through Tools
 
Brian Tracy 18 Ways To Program The Mind For Success
Brian Tracy   18 Ways To Program The Mind For SuccessBrian Tracy   18 Ways To Program The Mind For Success
Brian Tracy 18 Ways To Program The Mind For Success
 
Start with Why
Start with WhyStart with Why
Start with Why
 
Negotiations Skills
Negotiations SkillsNegotiations Skills
Negotiations Skills
 
Empathy
EmpathyEmpathy
Empathy
 
11 Stats You Didn’t Know About Employee Recognition
11 Stats You Didn’t Know About Employee Recognition11 Stats You Didn’t Know About Employee Recognition
11 Stats You Didn’t Know About Employee Recognition
 
Effective Questions in the GROW coaching model
Effective Questions in the GROW coaching modelEffective Questions in the GROW coaching model
Effective Questions in the GROW coaching model
 
How to Be Happy at Work - 10 Simple Tips That Work
How to Be Happy at Work - 10 Simple Tips That WorkHow to Be Happy at Work - 10 Simple Tips That Work
How to Be Happy at Work - 10 Simple Tips That Work
 
Develop your vision board
Develop your vision boardDevelop your vision board
Develop your vision board
 
How To Use The Magic Of Thinking Big
How To Use The Magic Of Thinking BigHow To Use The Magic Of Thinking Big
How To Use The Magic Of Thinking Big
 
Self Leadership
Self LeadershipSelf Leadership
Self Leadership
 
Starting with why. Simon Sinek
Starting with why. Simon SinekStarting with why. Simon Sinek
Starting with why. Simon Sinek
 
The Wheel of Life
The Wheel of LifeThe Wheel of Life
The Wheel of Life
 
The power of creative collaboration
The power of creative collaborationThe power of creative collaboration
The power of creative collaboration
 
The Secret -The Law of the Attraction
The Secret -The Law of the AttractionThe Secret -The Law of the Attraction
The Secret -The Law of the Attraction
 
Productivity Facts Every Employee Should Know
Productivity Facts Every Employee Should KnowProductivity Facts Every Employee Should Know
Productivity Facts Every Employee Should Know
 
Growth mindset
Growth mindsetGrowth mindset
Growth mindset
 
10 Practical Ways to Be More Efficient at Work
10 Practical Ways to Be More Efficient at Work10 Practical Ways to Be More Efficient at Work
10 Practical Ways to Be More Efficient at Work
 

Viewers also liked

A crime so monstrous
A crime so monstrousA crime so monstrous
A crime so monstrousMissing Link
 
Sample slides by Garr Reynolds
Sample slides by Garr ReynoldsSample slides by Garr Reynolds
Sample slides by Garr Reynoldsgarr
 
Eco-nomics, The hidden costs of consumption
Eco-nomics, The hidden costs of consumptionEco-nomics, The hidden costs of consumption
Eco-nomics, The hidden costs of consumptionJosh Beatty
 
Healthcare Napkins All
Healthcare Napkins AllHealthcare Napkins All
Healthcare Napkins AllDan Roam
 
Muerte por powerpoint y como diseñar presentaciones efectivas
Muerte por powerpoint  y como diseñar presentaciones efectivasMuerte por powerpoint  y como diseñar presentaciones efectivas
Muerte por powerpoint y como diseñar presentaciones efectivasdaniel silverman
 
Ejemplos De Buenas Diapositivas
Ejemplos De Buenas DiapositivasEjemplos De Buenas Diapositivas
Ejemplos De Buenas Diapositivasgueste28868
 
Why Content Marketing Fails
Why Content Marketing FailsWhy Content Marketing Fails
Why Content Marketing FailsRand Fishkin
 
Digital Strategy 101
Digital Strategy 101Digital Strategy 101
Digital Strategy 101Bud Caddell
 
The What If Technique presented by Motivate Design
The What If Technique presented by Motivate DesignThe What If Technique presented by Motivate Design
The What If Technique presented by Motivate DesignMotivate Design
 
23 Tips From Comedians to Be Funnier in Your Next Presentation (via the book ...
23 Tips From Comedians to Be Funnier in Your Next Presentation (via the book ...23 Tips From Comedians to Be Funnier in Your Next Presentation (via the book ...
23 Tips From Comedians to Be Funnier in Your Next Presentation (via the book ...David Nihill
 
What 33 Successful Entrepreneurs Learned From Failure
What 33 Successful Entrepreneurs Learned From FailureWhat 33 Successful Entrepreneurs Learned From Failure
What 33 Successful Entrepreneurs Learned From FailureReferralCandy
 
Upworthy: 10 Ways To Win The Internets
Upworthy: 10 Ways To Win The InternetsUpworthy: 10 Ways To Win The Internets
Upworthy: 10 Ways To Win The InternetsUpworthy
 
How I got 2.5 Million views on Slideshare (by @nickdemey - Board of Innovation)
How I got 2.5 Million views on Slideshare (by @nickdemey - Board of Innovation)How I got 2.5 Million views on Slideshare (by @nickdemey - Board of Innovation)
How I got 2.5 Million views on Slideshare (by @nickdemey - Board of Innovation)Board of Innovation
 
Crap. The Content Marketing Deluge.
Crap. The Content Marketing Deluge.Crap. The Content Marketing Deluge.
Crap. The Content Marketing Deluge.Velocity Partners
 
What Would Steve Do? 10 Lessons from the World's Most Captivating Presenters
What Would Steve Do? 10 Lessons from the World's Most Captivating PresentersWhat Would Steve Do? 10 Lessons from the World's Most Captivating Presenters
What Would Steve Do? 10 Lessons from the World's Most Captivating PresentersHubSpot
 

Viewers also liked (20)

A crime so monstrous
A crime so monstrousA crime so monstrous
A crime so monstrous
 
Why most presentations suck
Why most presentations suckWhy most presentations suck
Why most presentations suck
 
Feels Bad On The Back
Feels Bad On The BackFeels Bad On The Back
Feels Bad On The Back
 
Sheltering Wings
Sheltering WingsSheltering Wings
Sheltering Wings
 
Sample slides by Garr Reynolds
Sample slides by Garr ReynoldsSample slides by Garr Reynolds
Sample slides by Garr Reynolds
 
Eco-nomics, The hidden costs of consumption
Eco-nomics, The hidden costs of consumptionEco-nomics, The hidden costs of consumption
Eco-nomics, The hidden costs of consumption
 
Healthcare Napkins All
Healthcare Napkins AllHealthcare Napkins All
Healthcare Napkins All
 
Muerte por powerpoint y como diseñar presentaciones efectivas
Muerte por powerpoint  y como diseñar presentaciones efectivasMuerte por powerpoint  y como diseñar presentaciones efectivas
Muerte por powerpoint y como diseñar presentaciones efectivas
 
Ejemplos De Buenas Diapositivas
Ejemplos De Buenas DiapositivasEjemplos De Buenas Diapositivas
Ejemplos De Buenas Diapositivas
 
Why Content Marketing Fails
Why Content Marketing FailsWhy Content Marketing Fails
Why Content Marketing Fails
 
Digital Strategy 101
Digital Strategy 101Digital Strategy 101
Digital Strategy 101
 
The What If Technique presented by Motivate Design
The What If Technique presented by Motivate DesignThe What If Technique presented by Motivate Design
The What If Technique presented by Motivate Design
 
How Google Works
How Google WorksHow Google Works
How Google Works
 
23 Tips From Comedians to Be Funnier in Your Next Presentation (via the book ...
23 Tips From Comedians to Be Funnier in Your Next Presentation (via the book ...23 Tips From Comedians to Be Funnier in Your Next Presentation (via the book ...
23 Tips From Comedians to Be Funnier in Your Next Presentation (via the book ...
 
What 33 Successful Entrepreneurs Learned From Failure
What 33 Successful Entrepreneurs Learned From FailureWhat 33 Successful Entrepreneurs Learned From Failure
What 33 Successful Entrepreneurs Learned From Failure
 
Upworthy: 10 Ways To Win The Internets
Upworthy: 10 Ways To Win The InternetsUpworthy: 10 Ways To Win The Internets
Upworthy: 10 Ways To Win The Internets
 
How I got 2.5 Million views on Slideshare (by @nickdemey - Board of Innovation)
How I got 2.5 Million views on Slideshare (by @nickdemey - Board of Innovation)How I got 2.5 Million views on Slideshare (by @nickdemey - Board of Innovation)
How I got 2.5 Million views on Slideshare (by @nickdemey - Board of Innovation)
 
Displaying Data
Displaying DataDisplaying Data
Displaying Data
 
Crap. The Content Marketing Deluge.
Crap. The Content Marketing Deluge.Crap. The Content Marketing Deluge.
Crap. The Content Marketing Deluge.
 
What Would Steve Do? 10 Lessons from the World's Most Captivating Presenters
What Would Steve Do? 10 Lessons from the World's Most Captivating PresentersWhat Would Steve Do? 10 Lessons from the World's Most Captivating Presenters
What Would Steve Do? 10 Lessons from the World's Most Captivating Presenters
 

Similar to Simplicity

Simplicity Slideshow
Simplicity SlideshowSimplicity Slideshow
Simplicity SlideshowHeather Neil
 
Simplicity 090809185040-phpapp01
Simplicity 090809185040-phpapp01Simplicity 090809185040-phpapp01
Simplicity 090809185040-phpapp01David Murcia
 
Simplicity: A Methodology for Design
Simplicity: A Methodology for DesignSimplicity: A Methodology for Design
Simplicity: A Methodology for DesignBrady Bonus
 
Simplicty Appreciation 101
Simplicty Appreciation 101Simplicty Appreciation 101
Simplicty Appreciation 101Craig Jones
 
The laws of simplicity
The laws of simplicityThe laws of simplicity
The laws of simplicitySandeep Jagtap
 
Cynefin in an agile world
Cynefin in an agile worldCynefin in an agile world
Cynefin in an agile worldMike Burns
 
Hack your learning 2022 - Part 1
Hack your learning 2022 - Part 1Hack your learning 2022 - Part 1
Hack your learning 2022 - Part 1John Clegg
 
Making Software in China
Making Software in ChinaMaking Software in China
Making Software in ChinaAmit Malhotra
 
Cynefin & Software Testing
Cynefin & Software TestingCynefin & Software Testing
Cynefin & Software TestingDuncan Nisbet
 
Applying Systems Thinking to Teams and Software.pptx
Applying Systems Thinking to Teams and Software.pptxApplying Systems Thinking to Teams and Software.pptx
Applying Systems Thinking to Teams and Software.pptxLorraine Steyn
 
Mastering the Art of Facilitation
Mastering the Art of FacilitationMastering the Art of Facilitation
Mastering the Art of FacilitationIlan Kirschenbaum
 
Navigating complexity overview
Navigating complexity overviewNavigating complexity overview
Navigating complexity overviewBernhard Sterchi
 
Tacit Knowledge Sharing for Emerging Practices
Tacit Knowledge Sharing for Emerging PracticesTacit Knowledge Sharing for Emerging Practices
Tacit Knowledge Sharing for Emerging Practicesjcichelli
 
computational_thinking_gcse.pptx
computational_thinking_gcse.pptxcomputational_thinking_gcse.pptx
computational_thinking_gcse.pptxbirulangit23
 
Hack your learning 2019
Hack your learning 2019Hack your learning 2019
Hack your learning 2019John Clegg
 
Thinking fast and performing with focus public
Thinking fast and performing with focus   publicThinking fast and performing with focus   public
Thinking fast and performing with focus publicTed Steinmann
 
Liberating Structures for NICE slides.pptx
Liberating Structures for NICE slides.pptxLiberating Structures for NICE slides.pptx
Liberating Structures for NICE slides.pptxNHS Horizons
 

Similar to Simplicity (20)

Simplicity Slideshow
Simplicity SlideshowSimplicity Slideshow
Simplicity Slideshow
 
Simplicity
SimplicitySimplicity
Simplicity
 
4presentaction
4presentaction4presentaction
4presentaction
 
Simplicity 090809185040-phpapp01
Simplicity 090809185040-phpapp01Simplicity 090809185040-phpapp01
Simplicity 090809185040-phpapp01
 
Simplicity: A Methodology for Design
Simplicity: A Methodology for DesignSimplicity: A Methodology for Design
Simplicity: A Methodology for Design
 
Simplicty Appreciation 101
Simplicty Appreciation 101Simplicty Appreciation 101
Simplicty Appreciation 101
 
The laws of simplicity
The laws of simplicityThe laws of simplicity
The laws of simplicity
 
2 25-2014 part 2 - nreca kickoff meeting v2a
2 25-2014 part 2 - nreca kickoff meeting v2a2 25-2014 part 2 - nreca kickoff meeting v2a
2 25-2014 part 2 - nreca kickoff meeting v2a
 
Cynefin in an agile world
Cynefin in an agile worldCynefin in an agile world
Cynefin in an agile world
 
Hack your learning 2022 - Part 1
Hack your learning 2022 - Part 1Hack your learning 2022 - Part 1
Hack your learning 2022 - Part 1
 
Making Software in China
Making Software in ChinaMaking Software in China
Making Software in China
 
Cynefin & Software Testing
Cynefin & Software TestingCynefin & Software Testing
Cynefin & Software Testing
 
Applying Systems Thinking to Teams and Software.pptx
Applying Systems Thinking to Teams and Software.pptxApplying Systems Thinking to Teams and Software.pptx
Applying Systems Thinking to Teams and Software.pptx
 
Mastering the Art of Facilitation
Mastering the Art of FacilitationMastering the Art of Facilitation
Mastering the Art of Facilitation
 
Navigating complexity overview
Navigating complexity overviewNavigating complexity overview
Navigating complexity overview
 
Tacit Knowledge Sharing for Emerging Practices
Tacit Knowledge Sharing for Emerging PracticesTacit Knowledge Sharing for Emerging Practices
Tacit Knowledge Sharing for Emerging Practices
 
computational_thinking_gcse.pptx
computational_thinking_gcse.pptxcomputational_thinking_gcse.pptx
computational_thinking_gcse.pptx
 
Hack your learning 2019
Hack your learning 2019Hack your learning 2019
Hack your learning 2019
 
Thinking fast and performing with focus public
Thinking fast and performing with focus   publicThinking fast and performing with focus   public
Thinking fast and performing with focus public
 
Liberating Structures for NICE slides.pptx
Liberating Structures for NICE slides.pptxLiberating Structures for NICE slides.pptx
Liberating Structures for NICE slides.pptx
 

Recently uploaded

Latin American Revolutions, c. 1789-1830
Latin American Revolutions, c. 1789-1830Latin American Revolutions, c. 1789-1830
Latin American Revolutions, c. 1789-1830Dave Phillips
 
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...raviapr7
 
Ultra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptx
Ultra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptxUltra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptx
Ultra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptxDr. Asif Anas
 
Drug Information Services- DIC and Sources.
Drug Information Services- DIC and Sources.Drug Information Services- DIC and Sources.
Drug Information Services- DIC and Sources.raviapr7
 
3.21.24 The Origins of Black Power.pptx
3.21.24  The Origins of Black Power.pptx3.21.24  The Origins of Black Power.pptx
3.21.24 The Origins of Black Power.pptxmary850239
 
Clinical Pharmacy Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptx
Clinical Pharmacy  Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptxClinical Pharmacy  Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptx
Clinical Pharmacy Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptxraviapr7
 
How to Solve Singleton Error in the Odoo 17
How to Solve Singleton Error in the  Odoo 17How to Solve Singleton Error in the  Odoo 17
How to Solve Singleton Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
 
M-2- General Reactions of amino acids.pptx
M-2- General Reactions of amino acids.pptxM-2- General Reactions of amino acids.pptx
M-2- General Reactions of amino acids.pptxDr. Santhosh Kumar. N
 
The Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George Wells
The Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George WellsThe Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George Wells
The Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George WellsEugene Lysak
 
DUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRA
DUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRADUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRA
DUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRATanmoy Mishra
 
Quality Assurance_GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE
Quality Assurance_GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICEQuality Assurance_GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE
Quality Assurance_GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICESayali Powar
 
P4C x ELT = P4ELT: Its Theoretical Background (Kanazawa, 2024 March).pdf
P4C x ELT = P4ELT: Its Theoretical Background (Kanazawa, 2024 March).pdfP4C x ELT = P4ELT: Its Theoretical Background (Kanazawa, 2024 March).pdf
P4C x ELT = P4ELT: Its Theoretical Background (Kanazawa, 2024 March).pdfYu Kanazawa / Osaka University
 
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptxCAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptxSaurabhParmar42
 
Prescribed medication order and communication skills.pptx
Prescribed medication order and communication skills.pptxPrescribed medication order and communication skills.pptx
Prescribed medication order and communication skills.pptxraviapr7
 
Human-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming Classes
Human-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming ClassesHuman-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming Classes
Human-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming ClassesMohammad Hassany
 
3.19.24 Urban Uprisings and the Chicago Freedom Movement.pptx
3.19.24 Urban Uprisings and the Chicago Freedom Movement.pptx3.19.24 Urban Uprisings and the Chicago Freedom Movement.pptx
3.19.24 Urban Uprisings and the Chicago Freedom Movement.pptxmary850239
 
AUDIENCE THEORY -- FANDOM -- JENKINS.pptx
AUDIENCE THEORY -- FANDOM -- JENKINS.pptxAUDIENCE THEORY -- FANDOM -- JENKINS.pptx
AUDIENCE THEORY -- FANDOM -- JENKINS.pptxiammrhaywood
 
PISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptx
PISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptxPISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptx
PISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptxEduSkills OECD
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Latin American Revolutions, c. 1789-1830
Latin American Revolutions, c. 1789-1830Latin American Revolutions, c. 1789-1830
Latin American Revolutions, c. 1789-1830
 
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
 
Prelims of Kant get Marx 2.0: a general politics quiz
Prelims of Kant get Marx 2.0: a general politics quizPrelims of Kant get Marx 2.0: a general politics quiz
Prelims of Kant get Marx 2.0: a general politics quiz
 
Personal Resilience in Project Management 2 - TV Edit 1a.pdf
Personal Resilience in Project Management 2 - TV Edit 1a.pdfPersonal Resilience in Project Management 2 - TV Edit 1a.pdf
Personal Resilience in Project Management 2 - TV Edit 1a.pdf
 
Ultra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptx
Ultra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptxUltra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptx
Ultra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptx
 
Drug Information Services- DIC and Sources.
Drug Information Services- DIC and Sources.Drug Information Services- DIC and Sources.
Drug Information Services- DIC and Sources.
 
3.21.24 The Origins of Black Power.pptx
3.21.24  The Origins of Black Power.pptx3.21.24  The Origins of Black Power.pptx
3.21.24 The Origins of Black Power.pptx
 
Clinical Pharmacy Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptx
Clinical Pharmacy  Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptxClinical Pharmacy  Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptx
Clinical Pharmacy Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Concept of clinical pptx
 
How to Solve Singleton Error in the Odoo 17
How to Solve Singleton Error in the  Odoo 17How to Solve Singleton Error in the  Odoo 17
How to Solve Singleton Error in the Odoo 17
 
M-2- General Reactions of amino acids.pptx
M-2- General Reactions of amino acids.pptxM-2- General Reactions of amino acids.pptx
M-2- General Reactions of amino acids.pptx
 
The Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George Wells
The Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George WellsThe Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George Wells
The Stolen Bacillus by Herbert George Wells
 
DUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRA
DUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRADUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRA
DUST OF SNOW_BY ROBERT FROST_EDITED BY_ TANMOY MISHRA
 
Quality Assurance_GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE
Quality Assurance_GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICEQuality Assurance_GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE
Quality Assurance_GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE
 
P4C x ELT = P4ELT: Its Theoretical Background (Kanazawa, 2024 March).pdf
P4C x ELT = P4ELT: Its Theoretical Background (Kanazawa, 2024 March).pdfP4C x ELT = P4ELT: Its Theoretical Background (Kanazawa, 2024 March).pdf
P4C x ELT = P4ELT: Its Theoretical Background (Kanazawa, 2024 March).pdf
 
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptxCAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
CAULIFLOWER BREEDING 1 Parmar pptx
 
Prescribed medication order and communication skills.pptx
Prescribed medication order and communication skills.pptxPrescribed medication order and communication skills.pptx
Prescribed medication order and communication skills.pptx
 
Human-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming Classes
Human-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming ClassesHuman-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming Classes
Human-AI Co-Creation of Worked Examples for Programming Classes
 
3.19.24 Urban Uprisings and the Chicago Freedom Movement.pptx
3.19.24 Urban Uprisings and the Chicago Freedom Movement.pptx3.19.24 Urban Uprisings and the Chicago Freedom Movement.pptx
3.19.24 Urban Uprisings and the Chicago Freedom Movement.pptx
 
AUDIENCE THEORY -- FANDOM -- JENKINS.pptx
AUDIENCE THEORY -- FANDOM -- JENKINS.pptxAUDIENCE THEORY -- FANDOM -- JENKINS.pptx
AUDIENCE THEORY -- FANDOM -- JENKINS.pptx
 
PISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptx
PISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptxPISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptx
PISA-VET launch_El Iza Mohamedou_19 March 2024.pptx
 

Simplicity

  • 7. But what does simplicity mean?
  • 8. “ Simplicity effect with achievement of maximum means the minimum means. -- Dr. Koichi Kawana - artist, designer and architect ”
  • 9. Something simple works intuitively.
  • 10. Think of Apple’s famous Mac computer.
  • 11. Think of Apple’s famous Mac computer. “It just works!”
  • 12. Or Google Search. Despite its vast and complex network of computers and databases…
  • 13. …when you want to do a search all you see is this:
  • 14. …when you want to do a search all you see is this:
  • 16. Simplicity is not simple.
  • 18. Simple things are made unnecessarily complicated.
  • 19. You can complicating
  • 20. John Maeda, author of The Laws of Simplicity, gives some advice on how to declutter life and make it a worthwhile experience.
  • 21. John Maeda, author of The Laws of Simplicity, gives some advice on how to declutter life and make it a worthwhile experience. Here are 5 of those laws
  • 22. The simplest way to achieve simplicity 1 is through thoughtful reduction.
  • 23. When functionality is reduced without penalty
  • 24. When functionality is reduced without penalty true simplification is realized.
  • 25. 2 Organization makes a system of many appear fewer.
  • 26. An effective scheme for organization achieves definitive success in taming complexity.
  • 27. An effective scheme for organization achieves definitive success in taming complexity. 1. Sort
  • 28. An effective scheme for organization achieves definitive success in taming complexity. 1. Sort 2. Label
  • 29. An effective scheme for organization achieves definitive success in taming complexity. 1. Sort 2. Label 3. Integrate
  • 30. An effective scheme for organization achieves definitive success in taming complexity. 1. Sort 2. Label 3. Integrate 4. Prioritize
  • 31. An effective scheme for organization achieves definitive success in taming complexity. 1. Sort 2. Label 3. Integrate 4. Prioritize 5. Done!
  • 32. 3 Savings in time feel like simplicity.
  • 33. The average person spends at least an hour a day waiting in line.
  • 34. When forced to wait, life seems unnecessarily complex.
  • 35. Maximizing your available time Time Complexity
  • 36. Maximizing your available time can greatly reduce complexity. Time Complexity
  • 37. 4 Knowledge makes everything simpler.
  • 38. Think of a screw and a screwdriver. You just mate the screw’s head to the screwdriver’s tip and turn.
  • 39. Think of a screw and a screwdriver. You just mate the screw’s head to the screwdriver’s tip and turn. Simple, no?
  • 40. Not if you’re a child and you don’t know which way to turn.
  • 41. Knowing how to execute tasks removes its inherent complexity.
  • 42. 5 Some things can never be made simple.
  • 43. 5 Some things can never be made simple. And that’s fine.
  • 44. Just know when to stop simplifying and relax.
  • 45. 1 The simplest way to achieve simplicity is through thoughtful reduction. 2 Organization makes a system of many appear fewer. 3 Savings in time feel like simplicity. 4 Knowledge makes everything simpler. 5 Some things can never be made simple
  • 46. 1 The simplest way to achieve simplicity is through thoughtful reduction. 2 All too complicated, perhaps? Organization makes a system of many appear fewer. 3 Savings in time feel like simplicity. 4 Don’t worry. Knowledge makes everything simpler. 5 Some It allcan never be made simple to this: things comes down
  • 47. Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious and adding the meaningful
  • 48. If you do that
  • 50. Want to learn the remaining secrets of simplicity? Click here to get the book at Amazon. I’ve read it and think it is fantastic. Disclaimer: The link provided is an Amazon Affiliate Link. A presentation by João Alves
  • 51. Images used in this presentation and their talented authors 1 – Attention Tree! – by Philipp Klinger 3 – County bubbles - by Ethan Hein 4 – Maze Wallpaper Green – by Tiger Pixel 5 – Cable Confusion - by e-magic 6 – four-leaf clover – by Scyza 9 – Mirror, Mirror, in the Ball – by Daniel Conway 12 – Computers – by coolpix 16 – Weird Cube – by Cieleke 17 – Eye Am Feeling Silly – by Cayusa 18 – Gear Work 2 – by Curious Expeditions 19 – Sign 4: stop – by brokenarts 22 – Desktop marauder – by Brintam 26 – 19th February 2005 – by Paul Watson 32 – 14:47 – by Emborg 33 – Birds – by djayo 34 – Nighty Night Time – by Cvalentine 37 – Light bulb 2 – by brokenarts 37 – Levitation 5 – by bizior 38 – screw 1 – by lusi 38 – screwdriver – by brokenarts 41 – Juggler – by Helico 42 – iphone to infinity for righty's – by K!T 44 – Mediterranean beach – by pale