Designers can avoid making their designs overly complex by ensuring that the design indicates action by itself. For instance, in the case of a door, making a pillar visible can make it clear which side of the door is attached to a hinge. The key is to keep the design simple and intuitive, so that manual instructions are not necessary. If a design becomes overly complex, its purpose can be lost.
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