Book description
Designing Your Life meets The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up in this guide to creating a space that promotes calm, clarity, and positivity. Discover how simple changes can make any room—and its inhabitants—feel more inspired, clear, and energetic. Designer and Stanford instructor Olga Trusova's practical and inspiring guide offers easy-to-follow tips for cultivating a calming environment at home or at work. Using the principles of design thinking, Trusova distills essential design wisdom, revealing how to use light, color, sound, furniture, and more to make simple, intentional changes for a profound impact on your mind, body, and spirit. Illuminating examples, accessible tips, and short exercises reveal how easy it is to transform a space, whether you're targeting a small corner or multiple rooms. Brimming with smart, digestible design tips and life-changing techniques, this stylish handbook makes a lovely self-purchase or gift for creatives, design enthusiasts, at-home workers, and anyone looking for simple, proven ways to design a soothing space. AUTHOR EXPERTISE: This book is based on author Olga Trusova's work as a design consultant and as a teacher at Stanford University, where she focuses on a human-centered approach to problem-solving called "design thinking." Here she distills the tenets of design thinking and empowers readers to problem-solve like designers so that they can create soothing spaces that reflect their taste, values, and needs. IMPROVED LIVE/WORK SPACE: In today's era of remote work, it is essential to have a work-from-home space that encourages calm, inspiration, and clarity. This resource is filled with helpful tips for creating organized, productive spaces, making it a must-read for the anyone who works from home. FOR ANY SPACE YOU CALL YOUR OWN: This book offers concrete, easy-to-follow tips. You can pick the advice that works for you and your space, whether you’re a renter, a homeowner, or someone looking to improve an office space. ACCESSIBLE & PRACTICAL: This book is written for a wide range of readers, from design enthusiasts to people with no design experience looking for easy ways to transform their space. The guidance is encouraging and achievable, and the practical design suggestions are accessible and doable, ensuring the book will be useful for anyone, including small space dwellers, DIYers, and new homeowners or renters. Perfect for:Design-minded people and those who love to apply design ideas to their home and work spacesAnyone seeking inspiration for organizing, cleaning, decluttering, or simplifying their surroundings Those who work from home full-time or part-time as well as for business leaders who want fresh ideas for boosting employee morale and productivityFans of Marie Kondo and her popular organization books and Netflix reality showsBirthday, anniversary, holiday, or retirement gift for readers of Calm the Chaos, The Home Edit, or Spark Joy
Ember Rope
ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! I can't get enough of this app's convenience – it has transformed my audiobook journey into a joyous experience. Download options are plenty – I can get my audiobooks from various sources hassle-free. I love how easy it is to download audiobooks with ListenBook. The app is incredibly convenient.
Sir Squire
I'm absolutely in love with this app! The interface is so intuitive and user-friendly. Thank you for making literature more accessible, enjoyable, and immersive. This app is a game-changer! ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening into a personalized experience. Finally, an app that understands the power of CUE playlists. Perfect for organizing.
Skool
Audiobooks on this app have made my workouts more enjoyable and productive. ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. Great app! ListenBook supports so many formats, and the playback is always smooth.
Lady Fantastic
This app has rekindled my passion for literature in a whole new way. ListenBook's commitment to excellence shines through in its user-friendly interface and smooth playback. The app's compatibility with Apple Watch elevates my workouts, making them more engaging and productive.
Friday Ferrari
This app's intuitive controls and user-friendly layout have made audiobook listening a true pleasure. This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend! The narrator's voice took some getting used to - a bit nasal at first - but I grew to like it after a few chapters. Their pacing was excellent throughout.
Heartbreaker
This app has rekindled my passion for literature in a whole new way. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my content wherever I go. With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of literature during my daily walks – it's truly invigorating. Love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
Devil Chick
🔥 Simplifying my reading routine – the app's functionality ensures I'm always one click away from literary adventures. 📚🔗 Efficiency meets audiobooks – this app's functionality is a perfect match. Effortlessly managing my audiobook library – this app's design is a triumph. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like having a personal reading guide. This audiobook kept me company during a long road trip and made the miles disappear! The narrator's engaging performance and the crisp production quality made for an immersive experience. I appreciated how well they balanced drama with clarity - never sacrificing understanding for effect.
NexusNavigator
If you love stories but have a busy schedule, this app is your solution! I'm on a literary adventure wherever I go, all thanks to this app. Its extensive format support and effortless navigation make audiobook listening a breeze. 🌟📚
ReiGnZ
This app is a gift for anyone with a busy lifestyle – I can enjoy books while doing chores! 💼 Making work hours enjoyable – audiobooks turn my tasks into learning opportunities and moments of joy. 💻📖 Perfect for studying with its playback controls and audio filters. Excellent app! Perfect for listening to educational content. Highly recommend! ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
Wild Kitten
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. Audiobook enjoyment has become an integral part of my routine, thanks to this app's seamless integration and user-friendly design. A must-have! 📖📱 The speed adjustment feature is my secret weapon for studying complex materials. ListenBook is more than just an app – it's a doorway to a world of knowledge and imagination.
Cabbie
Audiobooks have become my go-to entertainment, and this app is the reason. I'm amazed by ListenBook's dedication to quality – it's evident in every feature. 🎉 Adding a touch of magic to mundane tasks – this app turns errands into epic quests! 🛒📖 Simplifying my audiobook experience – this app's design is remarkable.
FireBerry
The offline mode is a lifesaver on flights – I'm never without a good story. With ListenBook Pro, I can enjoy super long audiobooks. It's fantastic! Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook! ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Cumulo
ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats means I can listen to all my favorite content without worries. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a fun and convenient way to share the magic of storytelling with friends and family, sparking meaningful discussions. The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout.
Marshmallow
ListenBook has brought a whole new level of convenience and enjoyment to my audiobook experience. With this app, reading is no longer a luxury – it's a convenient habit. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Mercury Reborn
ListenBook has transformed my listening habits, making them more engaging and enjoyable. I've never experienced such silky-smooth playback even with high-quality FLAC files. Adjusting playback speed has revolutionized the way I learn and enjoy audiobooks. I can adapt the pace to my needs, maximizing comprehension and retention. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for learning and enjoyment. Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
Mr. Fabulous
Finally, an app that lets me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. The library organization and book groups feature make navigation a breeze. ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is a game-changer! Noise reduction and tone changing are awesome features. Listening stats keep me motivated to read more. Great addition! ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Mercury Reborn
I can't believe how easy it is to discover new titles and genres. Pure delight! ListenBook has taken my listening pleasure to new heights – it's a true audio marvel.
Father Abbot
The ability to adjust the playback speed has made my commute even more efficient. This app has helped me achieve my reading goals and explore new genres effortlessly.
Dallas Foxface
ListenBook has transformed my mundane activities into enjoyable moments of learning and entertainment. I'm impressed by ListenBook's dedication to providing a comfortable listening experience. ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content.
Highway
Audiobook enjoyment redefined – this app's design focuses on the essentials. Bravo to the creators of this app – they've truly captured the essence of convenient audiobook enjoyment. The smooth playback and thoughtful design are a win. 📚👏 Smooth playback and great sound quality. ListenBook is my new favorite app! I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature. An audiobook I’ll listen to again! The story was engaging, and the narrator’s performance made it even better. Some parts were so well-delivered that I replayed them just to hear the emotion again.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience