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Thomas, D. D. (2020). Design for cognitive bias. A Book Apart.
Read Chapter 1: What is Bias?
This chapter defines what bias is and how it influences decision-making and design choices.
Read Chapter 2: User Bias.
This chapter explains the importance of conveying information accurately and honestly.
Read Chapter 3: Stakeholder Bias.
This chapter describes the importance of design decisions and the related impact on the ability of stakeholders to make effective data-driven decisions.
Read Chapter 4: Our Own Bias.
This chapter discusses the importance of reflecting on our own biases when making design decisions.
Stevens. R. (2020). Powered by design. Rocky Nook.
Read Chapter 5: Lay It All Out.
This chapter explains the backbone of design principles and includes topics such as the rule of thirds, golden ratio, and data visualization.
Read Chapter 6: The Whole.
This chapter discusses Gestalt and theories of perception as each relates to design choices. Topics such as similarity, symmetry, regularity, proximity, common date, closure, and more are explained with examples.
Microsoft.com (2021). Infographics. Microsoft Corporation. This website provides links to various infographic templates available for the Office package.
