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OP's point is that there are multiple definitions of simple. The rotary has one use case, the iPhone many. A rotary phone is a simple telephone, so it's an exa
by nikatwork 15y ago
OP's point is that there are multiple definitions of simple. The rotary has one use case, the iPhone many.
A rotary phone is a simple telephone, so it's an example of Economical Design. The iPhone is not a "simple telephone", so it's an example of Elegant Design.
- nikatwork 15y ago(^-- this is paraphrasing the article, not my opinions)