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  1. Usability: From Friction To Flow
    Lakshmi Kanth Vallampati

    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.

  2. Emergent Behaviour
    How Simple Rules Create Complex Systems – 99 Real-World Examples.
    Rahul Trikha

    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.

  3. A General Theory of Design Engineering
    a 161 Page detailed documentation, supporting my assertion that Planguage/CE is a healthy candidate for a general theory of design engineering
    Tom Gilb

    Hopefully the best theory of design engineering

  4. Robot pintor de paredes M3
    Sergio Adrian Martin

    El autor presenta un diseño de un robot automáta no programable que puede pintar una pared con un rodillo.

  5. The Freelance Roadmap
    Everything you need to know to launch a successful freelancing business.
    Tim Robards

    Whether you're completely new to freelancing or are looking to level up your existing skills. I'll teach you everything you need to know to become a successful freelancer.

  6. Diseños de robots quitanieves
    Sergio Adrian Martin

    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.

  7. ? Loved by more than 3000 designersWith more than 3,000 downloads and a 5-star rating, the UI/UX Playbook has already become a trusted companion for aspiring and seasoned designers alike.

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  9. "How to Draw Environments" is a guidebook for artists of all levels, covering the techniques and principles of drawing landscapes, cityscapes, and interiors. Includes step-by-step tutorials and inspiring examples.

  10. Cabinet Making for Beginners Handbook
    The Step-by-Step Guide with Tools, Techniques, Tips and Starter Projects
    Stephen Fleming

    "A kitchen without a cabinet is like a body without a soul." This is what a wise cabinetmaker uttered when I asked what cabinet-making meant to him.

  11. Wood Joinery for Beginners Handbook
    The Essential Joinery Guide with Tools, Techniques, Tips and Starter Projects
    Stephen Fleming

    The one which binds together has always been special across cultures. Wood joinery has also evolved across various woodworking schools in their unique ways.

  12. Beautiful Big APIs
    Cesare Pautasso

    In an industry heading towards smaller and smaller microservices, why so many big APIs are still out there? When facing the sheer complication of a Web API landscape with thousands and thousands of operations, where do you start? Enjoy the overview.

  13. Principles Strategies Tools for Design Thinking
    A comprehensive breakdown that nudges experts and beginners to push boundaries
    Ramesh Chandak

    Through this eBook, you will learn a pragmatic approach to understanding the fundamental principles, strategies and tools for design thinking. Learn how you can articulate the business value of investing in building a great UX and measure its effectiveness.

  14. Domain-Driven Design: The First 15 Years - Traditional Chinese version
    Essays from the DDD Community
    DDD Taiwan Community
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  15. Happier Paths
    The Science and Chemistry of High Performing Teams, Enduring Products and Everlasting Customers
    Scott Showalter

    Collaboration and experimentation are not enough! Organizations have discovered how shiny failure can be, but often glorify that over learning. Failing fast & often won't unlock the true innovative potential of teams if focus is placed on validation alone. The scientific method suggests... (see more below) Limited early-access special!