Designing Minimalist Productivity Tools: Visual Principles to Avoid Bloat
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Designing Minimalist Productivity Tools: Visual Principles to Avoid Bloat

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2026-02-13
10 min read
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Practical visual patterns and architectures to keep utilities like Notepad lean—module-first design, feature toggles, and sandboxed plugins.

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