Simplification over complex features

In UX design, the most elegant solutions often come from removing complexity rather than adding features. While it’s tempting to solve problems by adding more functionality, true innovation frequently lies in making things simpler.

Complexity grows naturally in products. Every stakeholder suggests new features, every user has specific requests, and every problem seems to demand its own solution. This feature creep leads to bloated products that become harder to use and maintain.

The path to simplicity requires:

• Identifying what’s truly essential
• Removing unnecessary steps
• Making complex processes feel simple
• Finding the core of user needs
• Resisting “nice-to-have” features

As Antoine de Saint-Exupéry said:

“Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.”

This doesn’t mean creating basic or simplistic solutions. Rather, we hide complexity where necessary and create clear paths to user goals. The most powerful features often go unnoticed—they just work.

Remember: Every feature comes with a cost—in user attention, maintenance, and product coherence. Choose wisely.