From the notebook

Fewer things,
better chosen.

The best objects become familiar rather than demanding attention.

A cup that fits your hand, a bag whose pockets you remember, a notebook that opens flat: these are modest qualities, but they matter every day. Good design often makes itself known through repeated use.

Choosing well is not the same as choosing expensively. Start with a problem you actually have. Notice what you reach for and what you leave untouched. Materials should suit the work they do; details should make an object easier to use.

Give useful things time to become familiar. Repair them when practical, and make room for what works instead of accumulating alternatives.