Make something as simple as it needs to be, but no simpler. Most designers I see these days seem to forget that last bit.
People are copying the pointless "elegant simplicity" signalling of the new Apple Macbook. I think this is probably one of the best filters you can find, if you are perceptive enough to be able to use it: See whether or not someone prioritizes signalling over actual functionality/semantic content/logic. Observe how often this happens. Compare the effort that goes into signalling versus more substantive observation and analysis.
If someone isn't self aware of their signalling, and hasn't differentiated that concept from actual value/competence, quietly disengage.
People are copying the pointless "elegant simplicity" signalling of the new Apple Macbook. I think this is probably one of the best filters you can find, if you are perceptive enough to be able to use it: See whether or not someone prioritizes signalling over actual functionality/semantic content/logic. Observe how often this happens. Compare the effort that goes into signalling versus more substantive observation and analysis.
If someone isn't self aware of their signalling, and hasn't differentiated that concept from actual value/competence, quietly disengage.