Simplicity Theories

I reviewed Occam’s razor and Einstein’s rule of Simplicity. Both rules have a common goal to keep what is needed, and remove what isn’t needed. When someone is problem solving, they should choose the path with the least amount of steps and the best results. Keeping things simple is the best way to phrase these theories. In web design we are faced with making things as simple as possible, but need to have as much functionality that can be utilized. The first example that comes to mind is Steve Job’s one button smart phone. Designers need to produce websites, and programs that take away unnecessary steps for the users.
While researching these theories, I came across Aristotle’s saying “Nature operates in the shortest way possible”. It’s natural for humans to choose the simplest, shortest way for the results they want. When a designer can create the easiest paths to the end goal, it makes the end user happier. When designing a project website, or animating, I try to keep the minimalistic approach in mind. The less noise in the project, the better the sound. When animating, I try to focus more on the character’s reaction rather than the background. The best way to polish up these practices is critiquing an artist’s work, and designing following the theory of Occam’s razor.