Laws of UX, 2nd Edition: Psychology for Better Products and Services
Better Products Services: Laws of UX is Jon Yablonski’s practical guide to applying psychology in UX design. This second edition connects human behaviour and perception with interface principles, familiar app examples and methods for using the ideas in a design process.
At a glance
- Explains how psychology can inform human-centred and intuitive digital interfaces.
- Covers Fitts's law, Jakob's law and Hick's law, alongside UX heuristics and ethical considerations.
- The second edition adds further connection to underlying psychological concepts and updated app and experience examples.
- Includes a practical framework for applying psychology principles in a design process.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Brings psychological principles and familiar digital experiences together, making the subject relevant to interface design.
- Covers both predictive models and ethical implications rather than focusing only on usability techniques.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | O'Reilly Media |
|---|---|
| Edition | 2nd |
| Publication date | 6 Feb. 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 183 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1098146964 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1098146962 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 1.3 x 22.86 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- UX and interface designers looking to connect user behaviour with design decisions.
- Designers seeking an introduction to key psychology principles, UX heuristics and predictive models.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a broad, general psychology textbook rather than guidance focused on digital products and UX design.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and highlights its content. That aligns with its stated focus on practical psychology principles and UX examples, though the positive feedback does not establish how useful the material will be for every reader.
Positive themes
- Customer feedback highlights informative content and guidance for building products and experiences.
Frequently asked questions
What does Laws of UX cover?
It explains how psychology principles can inform digital interfaces, linking them to UX heuristics and predictive models such as Fitts's, Jakob's and Hick's laws.
Is this the second edition?
Yes. The listing identifies it as the second edition and says it adds deeper links to psychological concepts, UX methods and techniques, with updated examples.
Who is this book aimed at?
It is aimed at designers who want to apply psychology to digital products and experiences, with examples and a framework focused on UX design.
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