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Designing for i18n - Book reviews

    Designing for i18n and Culture - Books on Design By Annamaria Szvoboda, 2021 Books: #1: Susan M. Weinschenk: 100 Thing Every Designer Needs To Know About People #2: Don Norman: The Design of Everyday Things #3: Don Norman: Emotional Design View Points I read and reviewed the above-mentioned books following these guidelines while working on the presentation: A brief summary of the main points in each book. How are the books similar? Where do they diverge? How can I apply the concepts in these books to my professional life, specifically in localization and internationalization? What concepts were new? What did I learn from each of the books and how will that help you moving forward? Were there any concepts or ideas that I disagreed with or that did not resonate with me? Overview of book #1 Today most people use digital interfaces on a daily basis. This book focuses on the creation of an intuitive interface design with the help of neuroscience discoveries. The way human beings perceiv

Women in Localization Intro

  Women in Localization (W.L.) is certified as a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit. Its mission is to foster a global community for the advancement of women and the localization industry through networking, education, career advancement, mentoring and recognition for women’s accomplishments. Founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2008, W.L. is supported by thousands of women and men across the globe and local chapters who support members locally. Follow us on  Twitter ,  LinkedIn  and  Facebook