Reality


Every stakeholder wants their feature included.

Hard Truth


Complexity usually survives because no one wants to say no.

And design teams often comply to avoid conflict.

That compliance creates:

  • Bloated UX

  • Slower development

  • Higher maintenance cost

  • Lower adoption

Senior Move


Protect simplicity aggressively.
Force prioritization conversations.

Today’s Action


Challenge one feature whose only justification is “someone requested it.”