The Shape of Things
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The Design of Everyday Things
The ultimate guide to human-centered design Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door. …
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Nausea is the story of Antoine Roquentin, a French writer who is horrified at his own existence. In impressionistic, diary form he ruthlessly catalogues his every feeling and sensation about the world…
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Letter to His Father
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In Praise of Shadows
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User Friendly: How the Hidden Rules of Design Are Changing the Way We Live, Work, and Play
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Infinite Jest
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