Designing Visual Interfaces
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Designing Visual Interfaces
Kevin Mullet, Daniel Sano
3 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2011–2021.
What people on Hacker News said
Without minimizing the value of intuition as a problem solving tool, we propose that systematic design programs are more valuable from a communication standpoint than ad hoc solutions; that intention is preferable to accident; that principled rationale provides a compelling basis for design decisions than personal creative impulse.
This one is good at teaching both fundamental design principles and UI design in particular
The examples are dated now, but the techniques and the suggestions are pure gold.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What is the best book on data visualization in 2021? 2021 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Good books or articles on UI design? 2016 · 1 recommendation
- Books For Learning to Design, The Hard Way 2011 · 1 recommendation