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“The instruction manual for my Motorola phone is bigger and heavier than the phone.” quote by Martin Cooper
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“The instruction manual for my Motorola phone is bigger and heavier than the phone.”

Martin Cooper

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Wall Street Journal, 1995

User manuals can become larger than the devices they describe, highlighting design inefficiencies.

In simple terms: Manuals often outweigh devices.

Key Takeaway

Simplify design.

Themes

design usability technology

Mood

critical practical

Type

analytical observational

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • consumer experience
  • technical writing

Key Concepts

human factors engineering

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can design reduce documentation?
  • What balance should exist between device and guide?
A Different Perspective

Complex manuals can overwhelm users.

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