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24 alternatives to The Laws of Simplicity

Simplicity: Design, Technology, Business, Life

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Laws of Simplicity launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   The Non-Designer's Design Book▲71

   Basic principles of good design in a clear, simple, style

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Simplify▲71

   How the best businesses in the world succeed

   2017 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Deep Simplicity▲62

   Chaos, complexity and the emergence of life

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   The Design of Everyday Things▲165

   Good, usable design is possible

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Getting Started with Design Systems▲239

   A free book that's simple in structure, human in explanation

   2019 · marvelapp.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   The Joy of Less▲67

   A minimalist guide to declutter, organize, and simplify

   2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Smarter Faster Better▲83

   The secrets of being productive in life and business

   2016 · hudsonbooksellers.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Problem Solving 101▲70

   A simple book for smart people

   2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   NeuBible▲177

   A radically simplified modern Bible for iOS

   2015 · neubible.co · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Effortless Reading▲64

    The simple way to read and guarantee remarkable results

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Doing The Impossible▲62

    The 25 laws for doing the impossible

    2016 · namecheap.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    The 46 Rules of Genius▲65

    An innovator's guide to creativity

    2016 · namecheap.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    The Power of Habit ▲112

    Why we do what we do in life and business

    2015 · charlesduhigg.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Focus a simplicity manifesto in the age of distraction▲61

    Learn how to focus and achieve more

    2015 · focusmanifesto.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    The 22 immutable laws of branding▲68

    A classic from 2002 - still very valid and a must read

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Life Simplified▲81

    Extraordinarily handy lifehacks for ordinary people

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Less Doing, More Living▲64

    Optimize, Automate, and Outsource Everything in Your Life

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Being Agile in Business▲60

    Simple introduction to agile project management for anyone

    2016 · amazon.co.uk · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Designing Web Usability▲56

    The practice of simplicity

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Design, Form, and Chaos▲80

    A great source of design inspiration

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    The New Health Rules▲60

    A simple Guide to a healthier life.

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    The 10 Laws of Career Reinvention▲59

    Essential survival skills for any economy

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Web Design 101▲90

    The future of the web is in your hands.

    2016 · webflow.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    The Book of Life▲139

    The Bible for how to live in the 21st century

    2014 · theschooloflife.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →