Design Quote by Herbert Simon
“Solving a problem simply means representing it so as to make the solution transparent.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sciences of the Artificial, Herbert Simon, 1969
Understanding a problem clearly makes its solution obvious.
In simple terms: Clear problem representation leads to solution.
Clarify before solving.
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When to use this quote
- software engineering
- education
- policy design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reframe a tough problem?
- What tools aid transparent representation?
Complex issues may resist simplification.