> ![INFO] Book Application > [[My Outputs/My Book Applications/Simple and Usable Web, Mobile, and Interaction Design Application]] ## Summary Adding too many features to a product can confuse users and make it harder for them to find what they need. It's important to focus on core features that provide real value while keeping the design simple. Allowing users to define their own success helps create a better experience without overwhelming them. ## Highlights the problem is that most people don’t bother reading instruc-tions; they prefer to get on with doing. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jpg7ay474ygy0hgaxavk4whw)) - 💭 what if the instructions are to help them get to their goal? It turns out that the price of complexity is not only learning; it’s also the awareness of the need to slow down under pressure. that behavior requires experience and yet more training—it’s not part of everyday behavior. It is inevitable that your users will hurry, will get distracted, and will forget what they’ve learned. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jqkqv4ts2afvxrjkjdg7g3aj)) - 💭 more cognitive load which can stress out brain? When i find myself tied in knots over a design, i take a step back and ask myself, “What is the user *really* trying to do here?” ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jtg47k405em1tfry2qh0qkxg))