Simplicity is Effortless

How do you know when something is as simple as it can get? At first you probably won't be able to tell.

Simplicity has been achieved when using the new product becomes effortless. Think of signs that lead you without requiring you to stop and read them or devices that you can use without reading the manual.

This is the beauty and the downfall of simplicity. It's beautiful because by simplifying we can make our lives easier and happier. The downfall is that because of this effortlessness, people don't notice when something has been simplified. It's a hidden benefit and something for which people usually won't congratulate you on.

Despite the small downfall, it's always worth simplifying. Even if people don't notice, you will be able to make someone's life better, and that's worth all the effort.