Ruined by Design
Mike Monteiro
Published 2013
The world is working exactly as designed. And it's not working very well. Which means we need to do a better job of designing it.
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🟢 Developer Verdict
A provocative examination of how design choices impact society, urging creators to embrace ethical responsibility in their work.
Read this if
- ✓ You want to critically assess the ethical impact of your designs.
- ✓ You seek a unique perspective on a designer's role in society.
- ✓ You are a beginner exploring the broader implications of your craft.
Skip this for now if
- ✗ You are looking for hands-on technical design patterns or code.
- ✗ You prefer content focused on specific UI/UX methodologies.
- ✗ You expect a deep dive into software engineering principles.
📊 Why Developers Recommend
It helps people protect focus in distraction-heavy environments.
It reframes productivity around depth and sustained concentration, not busyness.
Praised for offering a distinctive viewpoint that challenges conventional thinking and broadens understanding.
💬 What Developers Say
"This book talks about our roles in creating – or ruined - the world."
— ibrahimcesar · We need to talk more about equality in tech · May 24, 2021
"For much more on this topic, there is a wonderful book by Mike Montero called Ruined by Design: How Designers Destroyed the World, and What We Can Do to Fix It"
— jmfayard · Use Twitter to say Thank You! · May 11, 2021
👤 Who Should Read This
Best for
- • Developers looking to grow their careers
Less ideal for
- • Developers wanting immediate hands-on tutorials
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