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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Minimalism in design means creating things that are not burdened with non-essentials, focusing on purity and simplicity.

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Design for Startups by Garry Tan (Part 1)

@ Y Combinator

Design for Startups by Garry Tan (Part 1)

09/20/18

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Jony Ive

05/09/25

@ Stripe

Simplicity in design is about expressing the essence and purpose of something, not just removing clutter.

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Dieter Rams

06/01/13

@ ArtCenter College of Design

Designers must be honest in their work, focusing on simplicity and eliminating unnecessary elements to create meaningful products.

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Dieter Rams

06/01/13

@ ArtCenter College of Design

The philosophy of simplicity in design is crucial, and it’s a principle that Steve Jobs embraced, which he learned from others.

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Garry Tan

09/20/18

@ Y Combinator

Visual design should focus on conveying important information clearly, avoiding unnecessary ornamentation that distracts from the message.

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Jean Lee

01/03/24

@ EO

To achieve simplicity, it's crucial to ruthlessly prioritize a few core offerings rather than trying to excel at multiple tasks.

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Bob Baxley

06/12/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Design is clear thinking made visible; it's a holistic mindset that goes beyond just visual expression.

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John Ousterhout

04/09/25

@ The Pragmatic Engineer

Good software design helps manage complexity by either eliminating it or using modular design to hide it, allowing users to interact with simpler interfaces.

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John Ousterhout

04/09/25

@ The Pragmatic Engineer

I think the most important elements of design are pushing towards general-purpose solutions to avoid unnecessary specialization.

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Katie Dill

10/16/24

@ Y Combinator

Craft and beauty in design are essential; they are not just nice-to-haves but must-haves that prevent users from questioning the product's functionality.