User Interface design books/resources for programmers [closed]

Answer 1

Also take a look at Alan Cooper's About Face.

Answer 2

"Don't Make Me Think" is great. After sitting in on several usability studies I can safely say that several of his biggest points are the kinds of things drilled in your head over and over.

Joel Spolsky's book on user interfaces is also decent.

http://www.amazon.com/User-Interface-Design-Programmers-Spolsky/dp/1893115941

Answer 3

Joel Spolsky's User Interface Design for Programmers is at least entertaining, and a recommended read.

Answer 4

Tufte, Visual Display of Quantitative Information http://www.edwardtufte.com/tufte/

Don Norman, Design of Everyday Things http://www.jnd.org/

Answer 5

Don't Make Me Think is the one!

Also check out Steve Krug's website for tips and sample forms for usability testing.

Answer 6

The design of everyday things ? An "old" classic, but useful if you plan anything that requires human interaction.