What’s Wrong with Simplicity?
June 23, 2010 Leave a Comment
A recent criticism I received of some of my graphic design work is that it’s too… simple. But, what I can’t wrap my head around is – why would you make anything more complicated than it needs to be? What’s wrong with simplicity and minimalism in not only design, but in other facets of life? I’ll always go by the old adage “keep it simple, stupid“.
If there’s too much going on in your life, simplify it. Simplify your tasks. Simplify your goals. If you get too complicated, you risk being caught in a web of complexity that will impede any progress you want to see on your goals. This isn’t to say that you shouldn’t rise to the challenge and go above and beyond; the opposite, in fact. The human race has an odd tendency to view life in a far more complicated manner than it ever should be.
Keep it simple. Don’t listen to criticism for the sake of criticism. You’ll see success.
“Love, live life, proceed, progress.” – Lil Wayne (didn’t think you’d be seeing wisdom from him, did you?)
