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Summary: No place better to start
Comment: 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!!
Comment: 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
Comment: 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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Summary: It Made Me Think
Comment: Don't make me think did make me think, but that's a good thing.I've read a number of books on web design, usability etc. Steve's book is one of the most readable and useful treatments of the subject. The book is relatively short and to the point. His approach of mixing in humor and keeping things light make it enjoyable to digest what could be fairly dry information. The sections on testing for usability alone are more than worth the price of the book. I've already made changes to my own site...based on Steve's book, and I don't take lightly to making changes. If you work in web site design (artist, programmer, designer) or just own your own site -- get the book!
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Summary: Stating the obvious that is not always so obvious
Comment: Sometimes it is the most obvious things that can defeat the most experienced web designer. When it comes to usability you should own this book. Forget the stereotypes of "useable" web sites and forget the horror stories you have heard about how usability will make your site look like Jakob Nielsen's site. "Don't Make Me Think!" is a book for the web designers who want to create a better web site that works for the user and not against them. This book is not intended for the usability expert but is intended for those who wish to better understand how they make a great site more user-friendly.
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