Heavier Quote by Martin Cooper
“The instruction manual for my Motorola phone is bigger and heavier than the phone.”
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.
Simplify design.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- product development
- consumer experience
- technical writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can design reduce documentation?
- What balance should exist between device and guide?
Complex manuals can overwhelm users.