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Summary: Avoid lofty books on design theory---Read this one!
Review: Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug is a must-have and a must-read for all Web designers! (Sounds like a big marketing cliche, but it's true. No, Steve didn't pay me to write that opening remark, and I'm not one of Steve's friends either.) Don't Make Me Think is full of important and very useful design tactics. I like how this book approaches the subject of Web usability too. Other books try to tackle the same subject, but usually belabor the message. As a result, the book ends up being 500 pages long and full of lofty and condescending theory---Not this book. ("Don't make me read another encyclopedia on design theory!!!") Don't Make Me Think was fun and easy to read. All the topics that Steve addresses, I've heard before in many a circle of designers---Steve had an answer for each of my personal design concerns too. In addition to the well-written text are the colorful screen shots that serve as excellent examples of each Web usability topic. (The Web Design Funnies in Chapter 8---a little comic strip parody on Web usability, design and marketing meetings---is a classic! A hilarious take on a subject that some folks that WAY too seriously.) I highly recommend this book to designers, marketers, and developers who constantly work to improve their sites and whose goal is to maximize the user experience. C'mon everyone, this isn't rocket science! But, the subject is still very important and should be examined if your goal is to convey the correct message on the Internet. This book will help you master the nuances of clear, effective, fun and clever Web design.
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Summary: Real world examples....gasp!
Review: Wow! What a book. This is an incredible and amusing look at web usability. Several times I caught myself laughing outloud! More importantly, however, is the fact that Steve Krug not only explains the why, but very specifically shows you the how. Too many books on web development/usability/design tend to leave that crucial last step out. I have always believed it was because those author simply didn't *know* how to actually create great products. Krug is obviously a master. I can't wait to buy his next book. And his next, and his next....
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Summary: Fast track introduction to usability
Review: If you need to learn about web usability and you are in a hurry (like usually computer people are), this book is for you. It is short and goes direct to the point. The author point out what worth to worry about focusing on what work, instead of the millions of ways it wouldn't work. He doesn't take out your freedom, giving you principles instead of recipes. The book is well structured and very practical to use. It stays with the basics. If your work is usability you'll need other sources, but "Don't make me think" is a great kick off.
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Summary: Makes you think! (as a web design pro)
Review: This book clearly presents the most useful principles of web design. The uncluttered layout and precise wording gets the message across. It's equally valuable as a guide to starting a new web design or refining/reworking an existing one. Excellent examples of web sites are up-to-date and recognizable. With the focus on principles, rather than excessive examples, the book is also very applicable to the design of intranets.
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Summary: Fantastic web usability recommendations
Review: I recently started freelance web design. This book made all the difference with my first customer.
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Summary: Simplemente Unico
Review: Don't make me Think me produjo todo lo contrario... pensar, y mucho pues me hizo revaluar casi la totalidad de los sitios que ya he diseñado, pues apunta a todos aquellos aspectos que uno quizas de por obvios, o que simplemente no valora a la hora de determinar el porque de determinada gráfica o sistema de navegación. Un libro absolutamente sencillo de leer, y que entrega claves de investigación, bases de desarrollo y todo aquello necesario para quitarnos de encima todos los vicios que los diseñadores tenemos a la hora de comenzar con una idea, y obtener lo que nosotros consideramos mejor y no lo optimo para el cliente.
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Summary: Required for anyone that calls themselves a Web Designer
Review: This book encompasses everything that I wish someone would have told me during my web design classes in college. If I were going to teach an interface design class, this would be the textbook. A conversational writing style and well thought out illustrations makes this book an easy read. Steve Krug admits that most good usability is hindsight and while some of the ideas may seem obvious, I must admit I didn't think of a lot of them.
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Summary: No place better to start
Review: A great intro to the subject of design usability. It was a quick and enjoyable read. I'm pretty much a one-man-show at work when it comes to the technical and design aspects of our website. Unfortunately I've had very little influence on layout and usability issues. In the past few meetings I've begun quoting sections and sighting examples from this book; consequently favor has swung my way and the sight has begun to change - finally for the better. One of my co-workers - a database coder - borrowed the book for two days and decided to buy a copy for himself. Even after reading it he sees it as a great resource to return to time-and-again.
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Summary: The book I wish *I* wrote!!
Review: I'm so jealous! After years of reviewing sites for usability, I still didn't think I had what it would take to write a book. Well, I think I was wrong because as I read this book, I'm shouting "yes, yes!! I've been trying to tell people these things for the longest time!!" If you ever read any book about usability, read this one.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: This is a well organized, easy to read book with tons of good information and excellent real-world examples. Make this your first book on interface design / usability. You'll be glad you did.
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