Design

Gerald Weinberg's new work will be good reading not only for designers but for anyone wanting to understand design, particularly the users and managers of information systems. . . . life lessons such as those in this book will continue to be the most useful guide there is, both for introducing prospective practitioners and for reminding the old hands of what they may occasionally forget. —International Journal of General Systems

Confucius never touched a computer, but he knew quite a lot about software. He has much to say about problems of knowledge and information, as well as right action under ambiguity, threats and constraints. Read as a set of commentaries on The Analects, these essays treat Confucius as an early theorist of the flow of information through rites, names and rules; the cyborg sage tangled in the half-built machine of the feudal state.

Usability: From Friction to Flow unravels the hidden barriers that frustrate users and reveals the principles behind seamless digital experiences. Whether you're designing a product, refining an interface, or leading a team, this book guides you through the art of eliminating friction—turning clunky, confusing interactions into intuitive, effortless flows. Packed with real-world insights, case studies, and actionable strategies, it equips you to craft experiences that feel natural, reduce cognitive load, and keep users engaged. From micro-interactions to holistic UX thinking, this book is your roadmap to mastering usability and creating products people love. If you’ve ever wondered why some interfaces just work while others drive users away, this is your guide to making the shift—from friction to flow.

For agencies & freelancers: Promote your services with ease, clarity, and confidence.Practical advice on growing a brand that’s focused on you (the owner), your team, and the relationships you form with your clients. It fills the void between personal branding and corporate branding, when neither of them really fits your needs.

Hyperscale Data Center Management reveals the architecture, operations, and strategy behind the world’s largest computing facilities. Discover how power, cooling, and network fabrics are engineered to serve billions; how automation and reliability principles keep services running through constant hardware failure; and how sustainability and economics shape every decision. From foundational definitions to the new demands of AI and GPU workloads, this is the complete guide to managing infrastructure that never sleeps. Essential reading for architects, operators, and leaders building for the future.

One equation explains why every bridge is shaped the way it is — and why it can't be otherwise.

AI made creation cheaper. It also made judgment more valuable.Taste: Turning Vibe into Assets in the AI Age shows why the next wave of winners will not simply be the people with the best credentials or the biggest teams, but the ones who can turn instinct, clarity, and initiative into real assets.

Explore a captivating realm where usability, accessibility, and performance converge to shape the user experience you are looking for. In this book, I will share with you the secrets to create forms that engage, convert, and satisfy your visitors.Are you ready to discover the secrets of web forms that make a difference? Then let's embark on this captivating journey toward accessibility, performance, and excellence!

Reading People, Before Shaping Space is the first module of Decoding Design. It teaches designers and creative thinkers to understand human perception, psychology, and client behavior, showing why taste and reactions are intelligible, not arbitrary. This module provides a framework to guide decisions, maintain authority, and align form, function, and meaning with human experience.Not a how-to manual — a foundational text for mastering design judgment before shaping space.

當一輛車開始行駛，真正被啟動的不只是引擎， 而是一個工程師的靈魂。《汽車工程的靈魂與精神》帶你走進汽車與電動車背後的世界， 看見設計、失敗、突破與創新的真實瞬間。 這不只是關於科技， 而是關於如何思考、如何堅持、如何把夢想變成現實。如果你曾對未來感到好奇， 對速度、科技與創造充滿熱情， 這本書，正是寫給你的。工程， 不只是工作， 而是一種信念。

A living, evolving book about designing experiences that adapt to people, systems, and change. Work in progress—by design.

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