


The article describes the author's 14-year journey using a simple .txt file as a productivity system instead of complex todo apps. After struggling with various productivity tools that became overwhelming, the author found that a plain text file with minimal formatting (just dates and tasks) provided the perfect balance of simplicity and functionality. The s
The article presents a humorous, primitive-style guide to design principles through the persona of "Grug," a caveman-like designer who advocates for simplicity and usability over complexity. Grug emphasizes that design should be intuitive without requiring manuals, using minimal shapes to convey maximum meaning, and avoiding excessive variants and options th
