John Maeda is called the Master of Simplicity. A computer scientist, a graphic designer, and a professor at the MIT Media Lab, he's begun a blog called, what else, Simplicity.
His philosophy of life is an example.
When you're younger: Do More. Think Less.
When you're older: Do Less. Think More.
Hat tip to 37 signals who excerpts segments from Maeda's new book, The Laws of Simplicity.
Complexity implies the feeling of being lost; simplicity implies the feeling of being found.
Nobody wants to have only simplicity. Without the counterpoint of complexity, we could not recognize simplicity when we see it…Simplicity and complexity need each other.
Thanks for the tip on the blog by the Media Lab prof. I live in Boston and am familiar with the Media Lab and the amazing stuff they do there.
Posted by: Rhea at September 17, 2006 10:47 AM