Complexity is easy. Simplicity takes effort.

There's a temptation with software to add more. More features. More options. More customisation. Every user request becomes another button, another setting, another thing to learn.

The result: tools that can do everything but are painful to use for anything.

We take a different approach.

The Problem with Feature Bloat

You've probably used software that started simple and became overwhelming. The project management app that now has 47 views. The invoicing tool with nested menus you've never explored. The CRM that requires a three-day training course.

Every feature adds:

• Something else to learn
• Another place for things to go wrong
• More visual clutter
• More decisions ("Should I use this feature?")

The software becomes work instead of a tool for work.

Simplicity Isn't Lack of Power

Simple doesn't mean basic. It means:

Only what's needed. If a feature won't be used regularly, it probably shouldn't exist.

Clear defaults. You shouldn't have to configure everything before you can start.

Obvious actions. The next step should always be clear.

Consistency. Things should work the same way throughout.

A scalpel is simpler than a Swiss Army knife. It's also far better at its job.

How We Apply This

When building DesBu, we constantly ask: "Do we need this?"

• Does this feature serve the core workflow?
• Will it be used weekly, or once a year?
• Does it add clarity or clutter?
• Can we achieve the same result with something simpler?

Features that don't pass these questions don't get built. It's not about having less — it's about having only what matters.

The Result

Tools that are simple to learn, quick to use, and don't get in your way.

You open them, do what you need, and get on with your day. No fighting the interface. No hunting through menus. No watching tutorials.

Your tools should feel like they're barely there.

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