User Friendly
How the Hidden Rules of Design are Changing the Way We Live, Work & Play
(Author) Cliff KuangAMAZON BEST BOOKS OF 2019 PICK FORTUNE WRITERS AND EDITORS' RECOMMENDED BOOKS OF 2019 PICK 'A tour de force, an engrossing fusion of scholarly research, professional experience and revelations from intrepid firsthand reporting' -- New York Times USER FRIENDLY is a must-read for anyone who loves well-designed products-and for the innovators aspiring to make them. It seems like magic when some new gadget seems to know what we want before we know ourselves. But why does some design feel intrinsically good, and why do some designs last forever, while others disappear? User Friendly guides readers through the hidden rules governing how design shapes our behaviour, told through fascinating stories such as what the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island reveals about the logic of the smartphone; how the pressures of the Great Depression and World War II created our faith in social progress through better product design; and how a failed vision for Disney World yielded a new paradigm for designed experience.
Cliff Kuang
Cliff Kuang is a journalist, author, and design expert known for his insightful and engaging writing on technology, design, and innovation. He is the co-author of the bestselling book "User Friendly: How the Hidden Rules of Design Are Changing the Way We Live, Work, and Play," which explores the impact of design on our everyday lives. Kuang's writing is characterized by its clarity, depth, and ability to make complex topics accessible to a wide audience. He has made significant contributions to the field of design journalism, shedding light on the importance of thoughtful and user-centered design in shaping the world around us. Kuang's work has had a lasting impact on the literary genre of design writing, inspiring readers to think critically about the role of design in society.
Other related
All the Colours of the Dark
The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller – ‘a wonderful book’ (Richard Osman)
