Step away from the ‘smartphone’ and try using your hands and mind to make something – #bookreview

The Make: Series of How-to Books A British scientist made headlines a few years ago when she warned that young people no longer make or repair things. It has become all too easy for them now, she cautioned, to simply throw away old or broken devices and buy new ones. A key point was that … Continue reading Step away from the ‘smartphone’ and try using your hands and mind to make something – #bookreview

Killer UX Design – How to create compelling, user-centered interfaces – #bookreview

Killer UX Design Jodie Moule (SitePoint – paperback, Kindle) The overused term “killer app” tends to kill my curiosity about books with “killer” in the title. Still,  “killer” title aside, Killer UX Design deserves some attention, particularly if you are struggling to create a better user experience (UX) for products, websites, services, processes, or systems. The … Continue reading Killer UX Design – How to create compelling, user-centered interfaces – #bookreview

Daily Decadence: The Art of Sensual Living – Make your day go better with a little wine, art, food & love – #bookreview

Daily Decadence: The Art of Sensual Living Sherri Dobay (Flying Archer Press, paperback, Kindle) You might quibble with a few of the food and wine pairings in this entertaining book on sensual living. But there is no denying Sherri Dobay’s bright, cajoling spirit. She wants us to try harder to make unfettered time for ourselves … Continue reading Daily Decadence: The Art of Sensual Living – Make your day go better with a little wine, art, food & love – #bookreview