Designing for Interaction: Creating Smart Applications and Clever Devices
by Dan SafferThis book offers foundational insights into user-centered design, crucial for developing an accessible online counseling platform.
The Design of Everyday Things
by Don NormanA classic in design thinking, this book emphasizes usability and user experience, essential for your platform's success.
Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability
by Steve KrugKrug's principles of intuitive navigation and usability will guide you in creating a user-friendly counseling platform.
A Web for Everyone: Designing Accessible User Experiences
by Sarah Horton and Whitney QuesenberyThis book focuses on accessibility in digital design, ensuring your platform meets diverse user needs.
Lean UX: Applying Lean Principles to Improve User Experience
by Jeff Gothelf and Josh SeidenLearn how to incorporate user feedback into your design process, fostering continuous improvement in your platform.
The User Experience Team of One: A Research and Design Survival Guide
by Leah BuleyA practical guide for solo designers, offering strategies to effectively conduct user research and design.
Accessibility for Everyone
by Laura KalbagThis book provides a comprehensive overview of web accessibility, vital for creating an inclusive counseling platform.
About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design
by Alan Cooper, Robert Reimann, and David CroninA foundational text on interaction design principles, helping you create engaging user experiences.