Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability
 

Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability

by Steve Krug

Usability design is one of the most important--yet often least attractive--tasks for a Web developer. In Don't Make Me Think, author Steve Krug lightens up the subject with good humor and excellent, to-the-point examples.
The title of the book is its chief personal design premise. All of the tips, techniques, and examples presented revolve around users being able to surf merrily through... (read more)

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Member Reviews

  • Roby F
    1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
    • Rated 5 stars

    Absolutely a "must read" for anyone involved with the web world ... especially web design or usability.

    Roby F wrote this review Tuesday, June 3 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Jason L
    1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
    • Rated 4 stars

    If I have a must-read book for anyone who is involved in web strategy and/or design, this one is it.
    Help people understand the difference between a cool site and a highly usable and effective site.

    Jason L wrote this review Sunday, March 30 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Don The Idea Guy
    1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
    • Rated 5 stars

    If your web designer hasn't read this book -- fire them.

    Don The Idea Guy wrote this review Sunday, March 30 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Sikori
    1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
    • Rated 5 stars

    Extremely helpful and also entertaining to read. Gives a web designer a lot to think about. Excellent examples and clear suggested guidelines. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is involved with web design.

    Sikori wrote this review Saturday, January 26 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Guindo
    1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
    • Rated 5 stars

    The first book that every person interested in usability must read.

    Guindo wrote this review Wednesday, November 28 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • Kathie
    1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
    • Rated 5 stars

    Guess I am a sucker for common sense. A lot of good suggestions for simplifying the web world. Implementing his suggestions isn't difficult and goes a long way toward pulling back the curtain of complexity,

    Kathie wrote this review Wednesday, November 21 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • saurabhj
    1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
    • Rated 4 stars

    If only every interface designer read this book, the internet would be a much better place than it is right now ...

    saurabhj wrote this review Friday, October 26 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • h3athrow
    1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
    • Rated 3 stars

    A breezy read -- I read it in about two hours today -- and one of the better designed technology or business books I've seen in a long time. Given that I'm not a designer, I'm not sure what impact this book will have on my work, but it has changed the way I look at Web sites... and given me some ideas about better structuring written text -- and perhaps even Web advertisements. A must read if you have any interest at all in Web and online information design.

    h3athrow wrote this review Monday, October 22 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • Matt H
    1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
    • Rated 4 stars

    The de-facto read in web usability and visual analysis. If you're in the industry, or any related, you need a copy. Need. Or you shan't be in business long.

    Matt H wrote this review Monday, October 22 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • Rocque
    1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
    • Rated 3 stars

    A basic book about web usability. Good for beginners.

    Rocque wrote this review Tuesday, September 25 2007. ( reply | permalink )
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