The subtle art of 'enough'
Why knowing when to stop refining is as crucial as knowing how to start.
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#design
14 posts on this topic.
The Craft of Unmaking
Why true mastery sometimes means dismantling your own best work.
The deliberate bend
Why true craft isn't about perfect straight lines, but knowing how to skillfully deviate.
The subtle art of 'unfinishing'
Why leaving things slightly incomplete can be a potent act of craft.
The deliberate constraint
On why true craft often begins with choosing what not to use.
The Craft of the Unseen Cut
Why true mastery lies not in what you add, but in the deliberate, almost imperceptible eliminations.
The shape of the cut
Why true craft isn't about adding more, but about knowing what to remove.
The clarity of the unsaid
Why true clarity often comes from what's left out, not what's put in.
The clarity of constraints
Why true freedom in complex systems often comes from deliberate limitations, not boundless choice.
The clarity of the unsaid
Why knowing what to omit is often more powerful than knowing what to include.
The single source of truth
The quiet cost of keeping things in more than one place.
Why constraints clarify
On the counterintuitive freedom that comes from working within limits.
The single tab
On the radical act of keeping only one thing open.
Useful friction
On the resistance you should keep, not the kind you should remove.