Summary: <p> </p> <p><img src="https://i1.wp.com/userdefenders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/018-David-Demaree-r1.jpg?resize=789%2C1024" alt="User Defenders Podcast David Demaree (The Simplifier)" class="superhero"></p> <blockquote><p> David Demaree reminds us of the value of simplicity, brevity, and editing. He encourages us to know who are users are and where they’re coming from. He inspires us not to get too wrapped up into the closeness of our own material and not take the criticism of our work too personally. He also teaches us the importance of staying in touch with the community and to read as much as we can. </p></blockquote> <p> David Demaree is a software maker, speaker and blogger. He’s the author of newly released A Book Apart published, <a href="https://abookapart.com/products/git-for-humans" target="_blank">Git for Humans</a>. He’s a product manager, designer and web developer for everyone’s favorite groundbreaking font-service software, Adobe Typekit. He’s one of the lucky ones who can say he works really close to a great coffee place…called his kitchen. </p> <p><strong>LINKS</strong><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/ddemaree" target="_blank">David’s Twitter</a><br> <a href="https://demaree.me" target="_blank">David’s Website</a></p> <p>[RESOURCE] Following other product and UX people on Twitter and clicking on interesting links. Staying in touch with the community. Read as much as you can.<br> [BOOK] <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/7811212/type/dlg/http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-idea-factory-jon-gertner/1103847612?ean=9780143122791" target="_blank">The Idea Factory</a> </p> <hr> <p><strong>SUBSCRIBE</strong><br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/user-defenders-podcast-inspiring/id1055121160?mt=2&ls=1" target="_blank">Subscribe on iTunes</a> | <a href="http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/pcr.apple.com/id1055121160" target="_blank">Subscribe on Android</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ixoin7ctwvavboeov4fvuhm6v6a" target="_blank">Subscribe on Google Play</a> | <a href="http://userdefenders.com/?feed=podcast" target="_blank">RSS Feed</a> </p> <p><strong>SUPERPOWER OF SUPPORT</strong><br> Here’s your chance to use your superpower of support. Don’t rely on telepathy alone! If you’re enjoying the show, would you take two minutes and <a href="http://userdefenders.com/review" target="_blank">leave a rating and review</a> on iTunes? I’d also be willing to remove my cloak of invisibility from your inbox if you’d <a href="http://userdefenders.com/join" target="_blank">subscribe to the Bi-Weekly Bugle</a> for my best UX/Personal Growth tips and superguest announcements. </p> <p><strong>SUPER-CRED</strong><br> Artwork by <a href="https://twitter.com/phyrhed" target="_blank">Cesar Lemus</a> | Editing by <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisbcombs" target="_blank">Chris Combs</a> | Music by <a href="https://twitter.com/wymangentry" target="_blank">Wyman Gentry</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://userdefenders.com/podcast/018-the-beauty-of-simplicity-with-david-demaree/#more-363" class="more-link"><span>(more…)</span></a></p>
