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
LuminaLore
Navigating through chapters is a breeze. I can easily jump to the parts I want to listen to. ListenBook has become my go-to workout companion. It keeps me motivated and entertained. Binaural audio processing really helps reduce listening fatigue. Great feature!
PixelPathfinder
Finally, a way to enjoy literature on the go without straining my eyes. Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place! Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it! Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are fantastic features. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
InfinityInsight
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Wheels
Organization made simple – this app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures that every story is just a tap away. Convenience at its finest. 📖📱 The app's versatility in downloading audio is impressive. It streamlines the process and saves time. Chapters make navigation a breeze. I can easily pick up where I left off. The app is worth every penny. It’s packed with features and works flawlessly.
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Widow Curio
Audiobooks on this app have made my morning rituals something to look forward to. This app's seamless integration with my devices has made audiobook listening a hassle-free experience. CarPlay compatibility is a fantastic addition. It enhances my driving experience with seamless audiobook integration.
RealmRanger
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. Gone are the days of struggling with formats. Thanks to this app, my audiobook journey is a breeze, and every tale is a tap away. Highly recommended! 📚🎧
Mule Skinner
The app's stability is impressive – it runs smoothly without any glitches. The app's design is sleek and modern – it's a pleasure to navigate.
Treasure Devil
No more fussing with synchronization – this app just gets it done! The auto-rewind feature after interruptions is a small thing that makes a big difference.
Runway Darling
I've become a more empathetic listener thanks to the emotional depth of audiobooks. This app's user-friendly layout and quick access to controls have made audiobook listening a breeze. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction ensures that my listening experience remains clear and enjoyable. The interface is so clean and clutter-free. It’s a pleasure to use.
True Sweetness
This app has ignited my passion for reading once again – but in a modern, convenient way. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my audiobook experience during daily activities. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout. This was a competent audiobook production with no major flaws. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough and the audio quality was acceptable, though not exceptional. While the performance didn't particularly stand out, it served its purpose adequately for my daily commute.
Cool Law Topping
This app is my constant companion, making every moment a chance to discover new worlds. ListenBook has rekindled my passion for learning. I'm exploring new topics every day.
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The ability to listen to books while multitasking is a game-changer for me. ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. 💼 Elevating my work-from-home routine with this app's delightful audiobook selection! 💻📖 CUE playlist support is a rare gem. Perfect for organizing content efficiently. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the clarity of recordings and makes my listening sessions more enjoyable.
Tin Mutt
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. With this app, audiobook listening has become a seamless and enjoyable part of my everyday life. ListenBook is my constant companion during workouts. The controls are so easy to use.
Waylay Dave
This app has made literature accessible and engaging for all ages. ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. User-centric audiobook joy – this app's ease of use is a true marvel.
Bom Crossed
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Joker's Grin
ListenBook's commitment to delivering an exceptional audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand that transforms even the noisiest environments into cozy listening spaces. Looping playback of a single track helps me master difficult concepts. So helpful! Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience.
Flame OUT
Audiobooks on this app have made my morning rituals something to look forward to. I'm amazed at ListenBook's intuitive interface and precise controls – it's a joy to navigate. ListenBook has turned my downtime into an opportunity for exploration and growth. 🎶 Forget background music, I've got enchanting stories to accompany my chores! 🎵📚 The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that has a big impact on my listening experience. I love it!
McDreamy
Listening to audiobooks has become my daily ritual for relaxation and escape. I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. This app's convenience and ease of use have transformed my screen time into productive learning sessions. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fantastic way to introduce them to captivating stories. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Winter Bite
The sheer variety of genres available ensures there's something for everyone. I've become a more attentive listener thanks to the engaging audiobooks. No more straining my eyes – this app lets me 'read' with my ears! I love how this app fits seamlessly into my daily routine. 📱 Unlocking the world of literature with just a tap – this app is my digital library card! 📚📱
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