Life is complex. Today’s problems involve all manner of inputs, outputs, content, contexts, devices, and formats. It is impossible to know or understand all aspects of a design problem. But, while life is complex, it does not have to be confusing. A good teacher shows students how to evaluate Complexity and then provide clues as to what are appropriate uses, paths, etc. with the end goal of making the designed objects around us usable and understandable. Design is a tool for making complex comprehensible. This is not the same as making things simple, it is about properly communicating intent.

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• the best way to solve complex problems is with complex thinking