In an era of soaring metal prices, the industry's emphasis has shifted towards swift execution rather than cost-effective functionality. Amid declining grades, rising expenses, and market fluctuations, technology-driven design stands at a crucial juncture. The mining and related sectors often opt for shortcuts based on past experiences. Many current norms may no longer align with future needs. Swift design practices also rely on rigid constraint modeling, favoring costly high-capacity solutions for consistent performance, in dynamic mining conditions. Detailed ore body assessments for more frugal designs, are reduced due to time constraints, leading to designs that often unnecessarily exceeding inherent needs. The industry now needs revert to traditional yet effective approaches, emphasizing frugal functionality with an owner's mindset approach. Incorporating human elements alongside technical aspects, a simplified approach involving industry observation, learning, and agile experimentation through an agile Technology Readiness Level (TRL) framework, can enhance outcomes from exploration to production. A strategic shift towards 'Simply Smart' aims for substantial improvements by exploring seemingly unconventional methods and addressing complex challenges within a five-year timeframe. Offline design teams can collaborate to explore innovative solutions to streamline functionalities, before integrating them back into the operational structure effectively. Embracing a 'Try More Faster' approach, focusing on adaptation, streamlines innovation projects and accelerates the adoption of proven solutions. Rapid prototyping facilitates the integration of alternative methods through scalable prototypes, ensuring a smooth transition without disrupting core operations. Practical adopters within organizations play a vital role for this, driving change by addressing implementation challenges and influencing widespread acceptance of innovations.