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A fascinating, consumer-oriented exploration of how we interact with the increasingly intelligent machines that populate our daily lives. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Design of Future Things.
- curious
- intellectually stimulating
- contemplative
- 01
The Psychology of Everyday Things
Donald A. Norman · 1998
An empowering lens shift that transforms daily frustrations with objects into a fascinating exploration of human psychology.
- 02
Things That Make Us Smart
Don Norman · 1993
A fascinating, accessible exploration of how the tools we build end up shaping the way we think.
- 03
Emotional Design
Donald A. Norman · 2005
A fascinating lens that permanently alters how you look at the objects surrounding you, revealing the hidden emotional conversations between humans and things.
- 04
Designing the user interface
Ben Shneiderman and Catherine Plaisant · 1987
An authoritative, structured deep-dive into the principles of making technology comprehensible and satisfying for human users.
- 05
100 things every designer needs to know about people
Susan Weinschenk
A brisk, bite-sized masterclass in the psychological quirks that drive human behavior and interaction.
- 06
Sketching User Experiences
Bill Buxton
An engaging, holistic exploration of how early ideation and sketching can shape the future of human-computer interaction.
- 07
What technology wants
Kevin Kelly
A sweeping, optimistic reframing of technology as a living, evolving force deeply intertwined with human destiny.
- 08
Don't Make Me Think
Steve Krug
A breezy, common-sense masterclass in how to stop frustrating the people who use your creations.
- 09
Machines of loving grace
John Markoff
A sweeping, journalistic exploration of the ethical tightrope between human agency and artificial intelligence.
- 10
The Glass Cage
Nicholas Carr
A thoughtful, cautionary exploration of how our increasing reliance on automation and screens is quietly reshaping the human experience.
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Usability Engineering (Interactive Technologies)
Jakob Nielsen
A pragmatic, user-focused guide that challenges developers to look beyond the code and see the human at the screen.
- 12
Design is Storytelling
Ellen Lupton
A vibrant, visual playbook that transforms the way you look at the objects and interfaces around you.
