distill

Start by identifying complexity sources such as too many elements, excessive color and font variation, and unclear hierarchy. Then reduce scope, apply progressive disclosure, consolidate actions, and limit the palette to one or two colors with a single type scale.

Reduce choices on screen, establish one clear primary action, use smart defaults, and shorten copy aggressively. Progressive disclosure hides secondary complexity behind accordions, modals, or step-through flows until users need it.

No. Simplification removes obstacles between users and their goals, not necessary functionality. Features can be hidden behind progressive disclosure or consolidated, but everything users need to make decisions must remain accessible.

Avoid oversimplifying complex domains where the task genuinely requires density, and never sacrifice accessibility, clear labels, or information users need for decisions. Mystery is not minimalism; hierarchy must remain visible.

The Skill requires running the frontend-design skill's Context Gathering Protocol first, and if no design context exists, the teach-impeccable skill must run beforehand. This ensures simplification decisions are grounded in established design principles.