So, as I was preparing to update this BLOG, I was invited to try out a new design and look. Now, that opportunity was probably always there, but I had never noticed it as it was somewhat hidden among a number of options that had become just part of the background space for me. However, when the invitation was front and center (albeit as a pop-up) I was intrigued. Those of you who know me, are aware that all things technological are not my strong suit. But, I must admit I had fun trying different colors and styles (kinda like that other favorite past time of mine -- power shopping) and seeing what seemed like me. You can see the result and the way I would describe the new design is relatively simple, hopefully easy on the eye and kind of timeless.
It's the same way I view effective communications. There is such elegance in simplicity. Most of us learned a lot of really big words when we were in school -- most of which we don't ever use (or in my opinion even need to use). When it comes to getting your point across, the simpler the words used, the better -- especially when talking. Imagine having to have a dictionary (oops, my age is showing as now we can just download an app) available when having a conversation with a friend or co-worker? I mean really, how often have you used the words, "nescience, enigmatic or primordial" in a recent conversation? Looking up the meaning to the big word that was just used would interfere with that all important eye contact and might lead to drifting as you got involved in looking up the meanings of other words that came to mind or were offered as perhaps being of interest to you given the word you just looked up -- obviously in the app world.
Don't get me wrong, I know that it was important to know those big words at one time. But the purpose was actually to set us apart rather than bring us together (can you say ACT, SAT Verbal Sections?). Good communication does just the opposite -- it unites us and brings clarity and understanding. And, thus the simpler the better.
It's Friday at 5:11 p.m., I have run out of work steam and am wishing weekends were indesinent! Couldn't resist.
J
