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Mentioned in 15 episodes

Don't Make Me Think

Book • 2000

Don't Make Me Think is a book that focuses on the principles of human–computer interaction and web usability.

It argues that good software programs and websites should allow users to accomplish their tasks as easily and directly as possible.

The book highlights the importance of designing for scanning rather than reading, using conventions and visual hierarchies, and conducting usability testing.

It also includes updated chapters on mobile usability and practical advice on navigation structure and user-centered design.

The book is known for its brevity, wit, and use of real-life examples to illustrate good and bad design practices.

Mentioned by

Stewart Butterfield

Mentioned in 15 episodes

Mentioned by

Stewart Butterfield

as a mantra to replace reducing friction, focusing instead on simplifying software and avoiding making users think.

Slack founder: Mental models for building products people love ft. Stewart Butterfield

Mentioned by Jasmin Alić as one of his favorite books, highlighting its psychological principles applicable to copywriting.

275 - Mastering The LinkedIn Post— with Jasmin Alić

Mentioned by

Scott Berkun

as an explainer book on good design.

Scott Berkun: Why Design is Hard

Mentioned by

Jerod Santo

as a crucial book that highlights how important search is for UX.

Lightspeed search built for devs (Interview)

Mentioned by

Chris Do

to reinforce the importance of user-friendly design.

How to Take Creative Risks and Win w/ Craig Black | Ep 386

Mentioned by

Adam Stacoviak

when discussing user experience in web development and the importance of simplifying the login process.

Passkeys for a passwordless future (Interview)

Mentioned by

Kipp Bodnar

as an important book for marketers.

Do You Even NEED A Website?

Mentioned by Cass Sunstein as a book on website design about making website design intuitive.

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Recommended by

Phil Tee

as a brilliant book on UI design.

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Mentioned by

Eric Dick

as a book on web design that emphasizes simplicity.

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Mentioned by

Martin Reeves

as a popular book amongst designers at the time of the like button invention.

Chasing Likes: How One Button Changed The World

Mentioned as a book published in 2000 that was influential in Silicon Valley.

Interview with Martin Reeves: Innovation and Imagination

Mentioned by

Jerod Santo

as one of the things that they want to avoid while building a UX.

Lightspeed search built for devs (Changelog Interviews #649)

Mentioned by

Thomas Morell

as a recommended resource for learning UX.

Q&A on UX Design, Careers and Life

Mentioned by

Jerod Santo

as a crucial book that highlights the importance of search in UX design.

Lightspeed search built for devs

Mentioned by Bjorn Forsberg for its insights on intuitive user experience design, emphasizing the importance of minimizing user effort.

From working in an investment bank to running an award-winning Shopify apps | Interview with Björn Forsberg

Mentioned by

Tim Soulo

as a copywriting or marketing framework.

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Mentioned by

Greg Merrilees

as an old but relevant book about why people buy.

405 - Making your Website a 24/7 Sales Engine with Conversion Expert Greg Merrilees

Mentioned by

Sophia Prater

in relation to cognitive load and user experience.

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Recommended by

Michelle Chin

for people starting out UX.

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