by Cliff Kuang e Robert Fabricant (2019)
This book explores how user experience design shapes our daily lives, often without us even noticing. Kuang and Fabricant examine how intuitive interfaces, seamless interactions, and invisible design principles determine how we navigate both digital and physical spaces — from websites to airports to smart devices.
📖 Why it’s interesting
Un buon design UX non riguarda solo l’estetica, ma definisce il successo o il fallimento . Questo libro fornisce uno sguardo ben documentato su come il design dell’esperienza influisce su tutto ciò che facciamo, rendendolo una lettura essenziale per i designer che vogliono creare prodotti che funzionino davvero per le persone.
✨Why I like it
What I love about User Friendly is how it makes you see design everywhere. Suddenly, you start noticing why some apps feel effortless while others frustrate you, or why some public spaces guide you naturally while others leave you lost.
One of the most eye-opening takeaways is how the best design is often invisible — it works so well that you don’t even realize it’s there. Whether you’re a UX designer or just curious about why some experiences feel intuitive and others don’t, this book offers a fascinating look into the hidden rules of design.
Design is everywhere — it shapes how we see, interact, and navigate the world. This selection of books isn’t just about making things look good; it’s about understanding why design matters, how it influences society, and how we, as designers (or simply as curious minds), can use it to create something meaningful.
From typography to AI, inclusivity to branding, ethics to user experience, each book offers a different perspective on the power of design. Some challenge the way we think about creativity, others provide practical advice, and a few remind us that design is never neutral — it always carries meaning.
I hope this list sparks curiosity, inspiration, or even a shift in perspective. Maybe one of these books will find its way onto your shelf — or maybe, like me, you’ll just keep making space for more 😊.