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Designing for Interaction: Creating Smart Applications and Clever Devices

by Dan Saffer

This book offers foundational insights into user-centered design, crucial for developing an accessible online counseling platform.

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The Design of Everyday Things

by Don Norman

A classic in design thinking, this book emphasizes usability and user experience, essential for your platform's success.

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Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability

by Steve Krug

Krug's principles of intuitive navigation and usability will guide you in creating a user-friendly counseling platform.

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A Web for Everyone: Designing Accessible User Experiences

by Sarah Horton and Whitney Quesenbery

This book focuses on accessibility in digital design, ensuring your platform meets diverse user needs.

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Lean UX: Applying Lean Principles to Improve User Experience

by Jeff Gothelf and Josh Seiden

Learn how to incorporate user feedback into your design process, fostering continuous improvement in your platform.

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The User Experience Team of One: A Research and Design Survival Guide

by Leah Buley

A practical guide for solo designers, offering strategies to effectively conduct user research and design.

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Accessibility for Everyone

by Laura Kalbag

This book provides a comprehensive overview of web accessibility, vital for creating an inclusive counseling platform.

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About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design

by Alan Cooper, Robert Reimann, and David Cronin

A foundational text on interaction design principles, helping you create engaging user experiences.

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Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products

by Nir Eyal

Understanding user engagement is key; this book offers insights into creating platforms that keep users returning.

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The Elements of User Experience: User-Centered Design for the Web and Beyond

by Jesse James Garrett

This book breaks down user experience into manageable elements, guiding your design process effectively.

Dive into these transformative texts and enrich your understanding of user experience and accessibility. Let their insights inspire your innovative platform design.