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Radical Interface Simplification Framework
Strip product interface down to absolute minimum - single input field and action button - to maximize adoption
How It Works
Eliminates decision paralysis and onboarding friction by reducing interface to its core essence, making complex capabilities accessible to non-experts
Components
Identify the single most important user action
Remove all optional fields and advanced options
Use natural language input when possible
Hide complexity behind intelligent defaults
Make primary action one-click executable
When to Use
When building tools for non-expert users, when complex backend capabilities need simple frontend, when targeting broad market adoption
When Not to Use
When users need granular control, when building for power users, when customization is core to value proposition
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Example
“Instead of form with 20 fields for website requirements, provide single text box where users describe what they want in plain English”
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