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“If I am correct, the use of a product based on modelessness and monoty would soon become so habitual as to be nearly addictive, leading to a user population devoted to and loyal to the product.”

Quote by Jef Raskin

Book:The Humane Interface: New Directions for Designing Interactive Systems

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The Humane Interface: New Directions for Designing Interactive Systems

This book explores the principles and practices of creating intuitive and efficient interfaces for interactive systems. It delves into the psychology of user interaction and offers strategies for designing interfaces that are both user-friendly and effective. more

Author

Jef Raskin was a renowned computer scientist, born on March 9, 1943, and passed away on February 26, 2005. He made significant contributions to the field of computer science, particularly in human-computer interaction and user interface design. more

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