Tragic Design - The impact of bad product design and how to fix it

Tragic Design is a book about how bad design is everywhere and it can harm people is very serious ways.

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Thanks for hunting this Chris! Hey product hunt family! Cynthia and I will watch this page for any questions about the book. We're passionate about shedding light on the harmful ways we design our products. From dark patterns to more serious issues, we all have room to grow as we understand how what we make effects people's lives. You can also visit our website
looks amazing johnathan! Will be picking up a copy for sure... congratulations mate
Thank you Matt! We're hoping it inspires people to design products that are more ethical.
very exciting guys! I've been looking forward to this book ever since I read this post: , which left a lasting impression on me. Looking forward to reading!
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— nice to see it finally see the light of day! Description: Bad design is everywhere, and its cost is much higher than we think. In this thought-provoking book, authors Jonathan Shariat and Cynthia Savard Saucier explain how poorly designed products can anger, sadden, exclude, and even kill people who use them. The designers responsible certainly didn’t intend harm, so what can you do to avoid making similar mistakes? Tragic Design examines real case studies that show how certain design choices adversely affected users, and includes in-depth interviews with authorities in the design industry. Pick up this book and learn how you can be an agent of change in the design community and at your company.
Willing to give it a read--just bought it on amazon.
Thanks <3 Are you based in Montreal? If yes, I will walk to your office to thank you in person.