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The Laws of Simplicity (Simplicity: Design, Technology, Business, Life) (Hardcover)

by J Maeda (Author) "I watched the process whereby my daughters gleefully got their first email accounts ..." (more)
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"Maeda's upbeat explanations usefully break down the power of less-fewer features, fewer buttons and fewer distractions-while providing practical strategies for harnessing that power. . . . Emphasizing the delicate balance-work involved in simplifying the complex, Maeda admits the process isn't easy, and that his ten laws don't necessarily provide all the answers-in numerous places, he directs readers to the web site where his theories continue to develop. Despite that, this slim book feels complete in itself; not only will it stimulate ideas, it will keep readers thumbing back for a second and third look at Maeda's deceptively simple advice." -- ""Publishers Weekly""

Crafts Magazine, May 2007 (review by Liz Farrelly)
calling the book "a sublimely perfect tome, in the formal sense. Its dimensions, typography, paper stock, binding and eye-catching cover all demonstrate well-considered design decisions, guaranteeing appeal to the aesthetic sensibility in all creative people. Pick it up, because its lessons can and will help anyone making decisions and making things."


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4.0 out of 5 stars Simple and philosophical, 21 May 2007
By Nadia Al Hazmi (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) - See all my reviews
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This was a very informative read, especially for someone like me, who thinks no deeper than 'how cute' the ipod looks and 'how many tasks' my funky mobile phone can do! Yet, oblivious to the majority of us, a lot of thought and accuracy go into technology and technological gadgets. This book presents us with 10 laws to seeing, doing and thinking things simple. Most references are to devices we use everyday without too much thought. John Maeda writes very well and very clearly, he has the stamp of an MIT professor! Yet what I probably enjoyed the most was his sometimes abstract way of writing which made me feel like I was watching an abstract piece of art that gave some space to my personal interpretation. A good book I recomend to anyone who wants to explore something 'different'!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Nearly useful book, 19 Jan 2008
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The author tries to distil simplicity into a Japanese/zen concept, but doesn't manage. Pity: nice idea.
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3.0 out of 5 stars fur coat and no knickers, 29 Oct 2007
this is such a beautifully presented little book - which is the only reason it got 3 stars - i will treasure it for its physical attributes for sure - BUT - it is extremely thin on content
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