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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Has anyone mentioned The Humane Interface yet ?
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No. I'm fond of it, but it's really not trying to be a comprehensive instructional text, like The Elements of Typographic Style, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, How to Design Programs, etc. I put it in the same category as The Inmates are Running the Asylum.
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Is there a specific topic you'd like to learn more about?
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Actually, I've been trying to learn interface design, so your original tweet in this thread is really relevant. Related to that, I've also been trying to learn more about the visual arts in a broad sense. (I wish I could be more specific! I'm completely inept in this area.)