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<p>"Deep thinking is rare in this field where most companies are glad to copy designs that were great back in the 1970s. <i><b>The Humane Interface</b></i> is a gourmet dish from a master chef. Five mice!"<br> —Jakob Nielsen, Nielsen Norman Group Author of <i>Designing Web Usability: The Practice of Simplicity</i></p> <p>This unique guide to interactive system design reflects the experience and vision of Jef Raskin, the creator of the Apple Macintosh. Other books may show how to use today's widgets and interface ideas effectively. Raskin, however, demonstrates that many current interface paradigms are dead ends, and that to make computers significantly easier to use requires new approaches. He explains how to effect desperately needed changes, offering a wealth of innovative and specific interface ideas for software designers, developers, and product managers.</p> <p>The Apple Macintosh helped to introduce a previous revolution in computer interface design, drawing on the best available technology to establish many of the interface techniques and methods now universal in the computer industry. With this book, Raskin proves again both his farsightedness and his practicality. He also

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Author
Jef Raskin
Publisher
Addison-Wesley Professional
Published
2000
Language
EN
ISBN
9780201379372
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Technology, Fiction, Computer Science
Rating
3.99 / 5 (766 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-13

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