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Summary: A dictonary of design guidelines
Review: This is one of the best books I've seen lately, combining theory from usability, perception and design. The book consists of small explanatory texts on the left pages, with examples on the right. The chapters of the book are in an alphabetical order; this means for instance that principles from the Gestalt Psychology are devided over different chapters (closure, constancy, good continuation etc.) However, on the bottom of every page is a 'hyperlink' to related chapters. To categorize the chapters the book has a categorical table of contents, with categories like perception, learnability, usability, appeal and design decisions. Students from technical courses, to whom I showed the book, immediately liked it.
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Summary: Concise and Complete
Review: This is the **most essential design book** I've had the pleasure of learning from. If there was only one book I could only recommend to design students or for client education, this would be it! The organization of the book follows it's own principles, the content is specific and accurate, and it cites and gives credit where due (also promoting deeper study of a subject/concept). I truly value it because of the quality summaries of design principles I've learned elsewhere consolidated into one book. The ONLY thing I would change about the book is to use a Serif typeface on the body texts for better readability.
Excellent writing, excellent topical content, and excellent diagrams and examples.My compliments to the authors, as well as Rockport (whose books I usually despise for lacking substance despite their nice graphics).
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Summary: Concise and Complete
Review: This is the **most essential design book** I've had the pleasure of learning from. If there was only one book I could only recommend to design students or for client education, this would be it! The organization of the book follows it's own principles, the content is specific and accurate, and it cites and gives credit where due (also promoting deeper study of a subject/concept). I truly value it because of the quality summaries of design principles I've learned elsewhere consolidated into one book. The ONLY thing I would change about the book is to use a Serif typeface on the body texts for better readability.
Excellent writing, excellent topical content, and excellent diagrams and examples. My compliments to the authors, as well as Rockport (whose books I usually despise for lacking substance despite their nice graphics).
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Summary: Not A Design Book...a LIFE BOOK!
Review: This isn't a book about design, it's a collection of distinctions revealing the human experience. I've already used many of them to improve my marketing materials, my websites, how I speak to clients, and how I relate to the world. It's a just a wonderful ontological exploration. The wonderful references alone justify the cover price.
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Summary: WOW
Review: Whether you are just starting out or are an old hat, this book is outstanding. It defined many of the techniques I use as well as give more detail. This book has also expanded my knowledge on some principles I never knew. I am giving this book as Christmas presents to my clients and friends.
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Summary: WOW
Review: Whether you are just starting out or are an old hat, this book is outstanding. It defined many of the techniques I use as well as give more detail. This book has also expanded my knowledge on some principles I never knew. I am giving this book as Christmas presents to my clients and friends.
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Summary: Exceptional
Review: Wonderful resource, well-written and attractively designed. I can't imagine any designer in any field not finding this invaluable. Ideal for any experience level as well. Hopefully this will become a standard book.
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