The danger of removing weight entirely
In the race toward efficiency and minimalism, there’s a risk of overcorrecting. Products that feel too light can feel temporary. Buttons with no resistance feel insubstantial. Doors that close too easily feel unsafe.
When weight disappears entirely, so does reassurance.
This doesn’t mean products should be heavy for the sake of it. Poorly designed weight frustrates, and unnecessary mass alienates. The distinction lies in intentionality. Thoughtful weight reassures; accidental weight annoys.
The best products strike a balance, using weight as a tool rather than a by-product.