Design Quote by Steve Krug
““Your objective should always be to eliminate instructions entirely by making everything self-explanatory, or as close to it as possible. When instructions are absolutely necessary, cut them back to a bare minimum.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Don't Make Me Think, Steve Krug, 2000
Design should aim for self-explanatory interfaces; minimize instructions to only what is essential.
In simple terms: Make things intuitive, limit instructions.
Key Takeaway
Simplify user guidance.
Themes
usability
design
communication
Mood
practical
instructional
Type
design
usability
When to use this quote
- web design
- software onboarding
- product manuals
Key Concepts
clarity
minimalism
user experience
Questions to Reflect On
- What instructions are truly indispensable?
- How can we test if users understand without guidance?
A Different Perspective
Over-simplification may hide necessary complexity.
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