Why are there no "standard texts" on designing software interfaces? (or tell me I'm wrong?)
If you want to learn to *build* software, there are excellent and complete texts on the subject. It's not just a tech-vs-art thing: there are standard texts on type, drawing, color, etc.
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Through the 1970’s there was a flurry of interest in codifying design methodologies, with several very good books and papers.
My favorite is ‘Composite/Structured Design’
by Glenford Myers (1978) which I think still holds up well.
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Its focus is figures of merit for critiquing the design of software systems — not user interface design. But an interesting topic.
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