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## Why we reduce and focus on the essentials

“Perfection is not when there is nothing left to add,  
but when there is nothing left to take away.”  
– Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Was Antoine de Saint-Exupéry right with his statement – especially when we apply it to the operation of industrial machines  
Yes – as far as we’re concerned.

Today, we are surrounded by an overwhelming amount of information available through numerous channels around the clock. The more information we have, the more important it becomes to focus on the essentials, so we don't drown in a flood of data.

![Machine control with circular progress indicator.](https://www.alphagate.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/reduktion-1.png?width=450&height=253&name=reduktion-1.png)

For years, one of our main goals has been to place the essential and important things at the center. We reduce the content to its essence. We eliminate unnecessary information overload to give the user a clear view of what truly matters. This creates a stress-free, intuitive operation and results in a motivated and confident user.

### Recuction is also refelected in graphic design

A pillar of aesthetic and appealing design is working with empty space and strategically placing elements. This contributes to clarity and, ultimately, a more pleasant working environment with fewer errors. The art of good operation lies in understanding what the user really needs at any given moment.

For this, we don’t need everything at once, but the right information at the right time. Because only through reduction can we truly recognize what matters.

![Machine control with circular progress indicator.](https://www.alphagate.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/reduktion-2.png?width=380&height=214&name=reduktion-2.png) ![Machine control with circular progress indicator.](https://www.alphagate.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/reduktion-3.png?width=380&height=214&name=reduktion-3.png)

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#### [Katrin Greber](https://www.alphagate.eu/en/blog/author/katrin-greber)

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