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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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A Conversation With Designer Dieter Rams at ArtCenter College of Design

@ ArtCenter College of Design

A Conversation With Designer Dieter Rams at ArtCenter College of Design

06/01/13

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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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Y Combinator Cast

11/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Steve Jobs exemplified the importance of a strong vision in product development, making decisive choices that shaped Apple's culture and product direction.

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Zack Scriven Media Cast

06/13/21

@ Zack Scriven Media

Steve Jobs transformed Apple by filtering their communication through the lens of story, making it customer-centric and clear.

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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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The Diary Of A CEO Cast

11/30/23

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Both Steve Jobs and Elon Musk shared a passion for beauty, caring deeply about the details of their products, even those that would never be seen by customers.

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Walter Isaacson

11/30/23

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Steve Jobs had a famous phrase, 'Think Different,' which encapsulated his approach to innovation and aligns with Elon Musk's mindset as well.

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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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Anthropic Cast

06/11/25

@ Anthropic

The principles of clean software remain crucial for both human and model readability, emphasizing the importance of simplicity and avoiding unnecessary complexity in code.