When it comes to solving problems, we often fall into thinking that the smartest solution is the most complex. But in reality, how much harder is it to make a complex problem simple? Since when is more steps preferable to fewer steps?

Mileha Soneji is a product designer who believes in simplicity’s ability to create profound impact as multiple “simple” solutions compound to solve larger problems. This mind set of simplicity in problem solving stretches across disciplines. At the end of her TED talk she explained:

“‘Smart’ in today's world has become synonymous to high tech, and the world is only getting smarter and smarter day by day. But why can't smart be something that's simple and yet effective? All we need is a little bit of empathy and some curiosity, to go out there, observe. But let's not stop at that. Let's find these complex problems. Don't be scared of them. Break them, boil them down into much smaller problems, and then find simple solutions for them. Test these solutions, fail if needed, but with newer insights to make it better. Imagine what we all could do if we all came up with simple solutions. What would the world be like if we combined all our simple solutions? Let's make a smarter world, but with simplicity.”