The article discusses Tesler's Law, emphasizing that complexity in systems cannot be removed, only shifted. It critiques common design choices like hamburger menus, which can hide vital navigation links, leading to confusion rather than simplicity. The piece emphasizes the need for thoughtful design that prioritizes usability without compromising aesthetics. It advises awareness of overdesign pitfalls, encourages context-specific UX practices, and highlights the role of UX research to avoid oversimplification and ensure effective user experiences.
The law of conservation of complexity (Tesler's Law) states that you cannot remove complexity from a system, only shift it, which impacts user experience.
Hamburger menus can complicate navigation rather than simplifying it; important items can become undetectable or frustratingly hidden, leading to a poor user experience.
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