Tip #7

Simplicity isn’t always ethical

Takeaways

  • Over-simplification erases nuance.
  • Don’t force coherence where context matters
  • Support edge cases and real needs
  • Ask whose complexity you’re erasing

⚠️ Simplicity that excludes isn’t elegant — it’s oppressive.

Quick action:

Review one pattern or flow. Ask: who might this exclude — and why?

Suggested ressource:

Kat Zhou – Design Ethically