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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Web Form Design by is pretty close. It's smaller in scope and some parts are a bit dated, but it's a solid book I've been referencing over the years, similarly to how one would reference Bringhurst. We need more of this kind of books.
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An excellent and practical book on the subject!