Clean, Not Simple

I was thinking about what Willie said about clean design. I kept saying it was "simple," but it's actually complex. It's similar to writing a research paper or news article. You need to cut out the extraneous, which can be hard. It's easier to dump everything you know in one piece, whether it be visual or written. The skill is taking what you absolutely need to convey precisely what you want to convey. Here's an article about clean design:
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2007/03/26/keep-it-simple-stupid-showcase-of-simple-and-clean-designs/

KISS - Keep It Simple Stupid!