Book description
One of the world's great designers shares his vision of "the fundamental principles of great and meaningful design", that's "even more relevant today than it was when first published" (Tim Brown, CEO, IDEO). Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door. The fault, argues this ingenious — even liberating — book, lies not in ourselves, but in product design that ignores the needs of users and the principles of cognitive psychology. The problems range from ambiguous and hidden controls to arbitrary relationships between controls and functions, coupled with a lack of feedback or other assistance and unreasonable demands on memorization. The Design of Everyday Things shows that good, usable design is possible. The rules are simple: make things visible, exploit natural relationships that couple function and control, and make intelligent use of constraints. The goal: guide the user effortlessly to the right action on the right control at the right time. The Design of Everyday Things is a powerful primer on how — and why — some products satisfy customers while others only frustrate them.
Feral Filly
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration has made my life so much easier. 💼 Enhancing work-from-home productivity – audiobooks make even the most routine tasks a delight. 💻📖 Efficiency meets audiobooks – this app's functionality is a perfect match. Every moment is an adventure with this app by my side. Its intuitive features and diverse format support ensure that my audiobook journey is seamless and exciting. 🌌🎧 CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day.
Flashpoint
I'm grateful for ListenBook's seamless compatibility with a variety of formats – it's a true lifesaver. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. I can easily jump to the parts I want to listen to. ListenBook has become my workout companion of choice. It keeps me motivated and entertained during exercise. Auto-rewind feature is extremely helpful. Great functionality.
InsightInkwell
ListenBook's support for CarPlay and Apple Watch integration ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I go. Audiobook heaven! This app has revolutionized the way I enjoy stories. Its sleek design and seamless functionality make it a must-have for book lovers. 📚🎧 A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Feral Cookie
This app's support for various formats and genres ensures that there's always something new to explore. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking. As someone who struggles to focus on audiobooks, this kept my attention the whole way through. The narrator's clear diction and expressive delivery were perfect.
Lord Nikon
Download options are abundant, from WiFi to iTunes. It's all about convenience with this app. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Indigo Red
ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to introduce others to the joys of audiobook storytelling. The audio quality is excellent, and the interface is intuitive. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Baby Spell
🎙️ Grocery shopping has taken an exciting turn – I'm on a mission to explore new worlds through audiobooks! 🛒📚 Audiobooks made convenient – this app's functionality is impressive. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing different formats has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary listening sessions. 📱🔊 Easy sharing with friends via AirDrop. Very convenient.
Beetle King
Discovering new literary worlds has never been this easy. This app's compatibility with various formats ensures that my audiobook library is at my fingertips. 📚🔊 A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks. The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
Jungle King
ListenBook's commitment to a seamless user experience is evident in its sleek design and intuitive controls. Looping playback is a fantastic study tool. It helps me focus and retain information effectively.
High Beam
I can't believe how much more I'm 'reading' now, all thanks to this app. Makes listening to audiobooks so easy and enjoyable. Thank you, ListenBook!
Natural Gold
The ListenBook app is a fantastic companion for my long walks, helping me learn and explore at the same time. ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent user experience sets a new standard in audiobook apps. 🏝️ Basking in the sun with an audiobook – relaxation meets storytelling paradise! ☀️📖 Tone adjustment adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I'm hooked!
Steel Ginger
ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features are a game-changer – I can have my audiobooks ready in no time. Audiobooks have become my constant companions during my daily activities. With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines – it's a game-changer. Finally, an app that supports all audiobook formats! Flawless playback. The app is so easy to set up. I was listening to my books in no time.
Hightower
ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks, lectures, and speeches an absolute pleasure. I'm amazed by the variety of genres available – there's something for everyone. ListenBook is the perfect blend of technology and art, turning audio into an unforgettable experience. I’m so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app! I was thoroughly impressed by this audiobook. The combination of engaging content and skilled narration made my daily commute something to look forward to. The narrator's timing and intonation were spot-on, enhancing rather than distracting from the material. Definitely worth a credit!
Neophyte Believer
Looping playback has revolutionized my study sessions. I'm learning faster than ever. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting.
Undergrad
Noise reduction is magic. I can finally enjoy dictaphone recordings without discomfort. Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate.
Sprinkle Lovenuts
Audiobooks on this app have made me look forward to my long commutes. ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks a seamless and delightful experience. The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook consumption habits. ListenBook is my constant companion during workouts. The controls are so easy to use. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
StarZen
ListenBook Pro offers amazing value with unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction features. This app is a time-saver – I can 'read' even when I'm on the move. 💼 Making work hours fly by with captivating stories – a true work-life balance! 💻📖 The app's versatility in audio downloading is unmatched. It's a comprehensive solution for my audiobook needs. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
K-9
The voice actors are incredible – they make the characters come alive. ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay makes my daily commute a delightful opportunity to indulge in audiobooks.
Tweety
Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. 🎶 Music? Nah, I prefer immersing myself in captivating stories with this app! 🎶📖 Controls are intuitive and user-friendly, making my audiobook experience seamless.
Frosty
I can't imagine my audio routine without ListenBook's seamless and user-friendly design. I'm amazed at how this app has made my workouts more motivating and my audiobooks more accessible. I'm hooked on this app's ability to make every moment a reading moment.
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