# Don't Make Me Think

**Canonical URL:** https://productvista.fr/library/dont-make-me-think
**Description:** Common sense approach to web usability that every product manager should understand.
**Book author:** Steve Krug
**Category:** design-ux
**Rating:** 5/5
**Buy:** https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Make-Think-Revisited-Usability/dp/0321965515

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Steve Krug's classic on web usability is essential reading for product managers. Its accessible style and practical advice make UX principles understandable for non-designers.

## Core Principles

- **Self-Evident Design**: Good design doesn't require explanation
- **Usability Testing**: Simple, cheap, and incredibly valuable
- **Navigation**: Make it obvious where users are and can go
- **Mobile Usability**: Adapted principles for smaller screens

## Why PMs Need This

Understanding usability fundamentals helps product managers collaborate better with designers and make smarter product decisions.