Interesting study on usability of low-tech designs The Experiential Trade-Offs of Low-tech Systems: Evidence from a Large-Scale Citizen Experiment "Taken together, these results point to a design paradox. Low-tech clearly aims to resist the narrative of convenience and comfort [...], yet it does not simply invert its logic. In our regression analysis, effort does not impact future use intent, but pragmatic quality does impact it. This phenomenon may be explained [...] by the idea that effort associated with changing practices is not inherently rejected, but it is evaluated in light of sustainability concerns. Users tend to endorse efforts that are perceived as meaningful or useful. In contrast, those considered unnecessary or stemming from poor system design are more likely to be dismissed, an observation consistent with usability theories. Therefore, the design anchored in a low-tech aesthetic of interaction should identify and encourage meaningful effort while improving dependability through a focus on usability design." https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451958826003283