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Add to SafariWhen comparing The Design of Everyday Things vs Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams, the Slant community recommends The Design of Everyday Things for most people. In the question“What are the best books for Developers?” The Design of Everyday Things is ranked 2nd while Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose The Design of Everyday Things is:
This book isn't focused on recent trends or properties specific to a certain field, and thus applies to all design. It provides a broad view and allows focusing on the fundamental goals of the user experience, rather than being limited in scope.
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Pros
Pro Transcendental principles
This book isn't focused on recent trends or properties specific to a certain field, and thus applies to all design. It provides a broad view and allows focusing on the fundamental goals of the user experience, rather than being limited in scope.
Pro Focused on the user
Whatever that's being designed, for whatever purpose, it always has the same goal of being used by someone. This book is focused on that interaction and on why users make mistakes. These principles still apply directly to web design, when design leads users to make mistakes, it will ultimately drive users away.
Pro Eloquently explains the sociological aspects of leadership
This book does not just discuss the technical aspects of leadership, but delves into human nature and communication.
Pro Very to the point writing style
The author has a clear and no-nonsense approach to teaching the different techniques discussed through the book.
Pro Covers everything from physical working arrangements to motivation techniques
Cons
Con Quite dated
Examples are quite old, as are the illustrations.
Con A lot to read
It's quite a long read, there is a lot of material to be covered, if you compare it to similar but more concise books, like The Non-Designer's Design Book.
Con Not specifically for web design
This book challenges the reader to think about the design of all objects, and their user-friendliness/usability. It is not specifically targeted towards web designers, but will help web designers think in a way that benefits users.
Con Quite repetitive
Much of the book is dedicated to getting the main point across (don't micromanage, let people do their job). This can make it feel repetitive and dull at times.
