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.
Emergent Behaviour: How Simple Rules Create Complex Systems – 99 Real-World Examples reveals the hidden power of local interactions in shaping our world. From flocks of birds that move in perfect sync to social media trends that explode overnight, simple rules can combine to create astonishingly complex patterns. Discover how ants forge efficient pathways, how AI algorithms trigger unexpected market shifts, and why a microscopic slime mould can solve a maze. Each of the 99 case studies illuminates the same core principle: we don’t need a central controller for large-scale order to emerge. Perfect for curious readers and professionals alike, this book offers a fresh lens through which to view nature, technology, and everyday life—highlighting the surprising order that can arise from seemingly random processes.
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El autor presenta un diseño de un robot automáta no programable que puede pintar una pared con un rodillo.
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El libro aborda el problema de palear nieve en Canada, y como crear un robot o modelos de máquinas quitanieve con ese próposito. Se incluyen 6 modelos. El libro no es recomendable para los que no conozcan de electrónica digital o mécanica.
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