Get to the Point!

I posess a complete distaste for over-built, visually chaotic and confusing to navigate websites. Recent consulting projects continue to bring them to my attention, and I wonder...how do they get that way? Brands trying to make sure they don't miss anything? Designers trying to prove themselves "designing" it, rather than communicating?

For myself, I'll admit, I have a tendency to "under-do" it. Meaning I cut back a lot because I don't want to have to maintain much. And I want my viewers to get what they need fast.

I spend so many hours on the computer. Too many. As a tool for art, photography, music, research and marketing, it's phenomenal. But at the same time, more than ever I want to get my information quickly, easily, and without having to wait. Or dig. And I want it on my phone. Is that too much to ask?