Simply Put
by Ben Guttmann
Why simple messages win and how to design them: beneficial, focused, salient, empathetic, minimal. Short and well organized.
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Three things you will actually use
- Simple beats clever.
- Focus on one thing.
- Cut the rest.
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Run your next message through the five principles.
Our verdict
Message simplicity.
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