Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, 2nd Edition by Steve Krug Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability, 2nd Edition
Book Review: A small gem of a book for anyone doing Web development
Summary: 5 Stars
My new favorite book on Web usability design and user testing. This is a short book (I like books that get to the point without a lot of padding!) that promotes some real commonsense design principles and cuts through much of the nonsense that passes for site design today. It also has a great couple of chapters on usability testing that demystifies the process and makes it accessible to anyone doing Web work.Book Review: Great read for the whole development team
Summary: 5 Stars
I read J. Neilson's book on usability and valued his writings but Krug's book is my favorite. The pithy, often humerous writing style, the exceedingly 'usable' design of the book, and his sage advice make it a great addition to your library. It's short enough that every member of your web development team will find time to read it, and benefit from it.Book Review: Easy Read and On Target!
Summary: 5 Stars
Great book! The clarity and layout of this book, is in itself a study in concise information delivery. Of course, to do anything less would understate the title of the book. It is truly advice that is common sense in an environment that tends to skew towards the complicated. It's nice to know that "Keeping It Simple" has enduring value.Book Review: A eye-opener of a book.
Summary: 5 Stars
Aside from being a beautifully designed book that is well written and chock full of insight about how people react to websites (and life in general)... this book is a marvel. There are examples of websites that just make it hard for people to get the information they need -- and specific ways to fix these problems. And on top of all the great info is a detailed guide to performing your own usability study without spending thousands of dollars. This book is an eye-opener, and will give any website designer a distinct advantage over the competition.Book Review: Absolutely Loved This Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not a technical person and I found this book insightful, packed with useful information, incredibly well-written and thoroughly enjoyable. I was able to get a really good feel for the rationale and practice of usability testing. And I appreciated the "heads up" on other books to further my understanding. I was also truly impressed with the way Steve Krug demonstrates an uncommon respect for both the general public and web designers alike. And the design of the book is just gorgeous!