Hello again!
I’m really excited to have the book out in the world, it’s been great to see what people think about it. I’d love to hear your thoughts and comments and see how you’re using it — reply to this email or tag me on the socials (@ericaheinz / #thinkin4D).
This newsletter will soon start to shift into 4D explorations and interviews on the future of interaction design (more on that soon), but for now we’re still in the key weeks of getting the book to show up on sales charts, end-of-year lists, and other media mentions. (Anyone have a podcast, book club, or design team they’d like me to speak to?)
So, if you’ve bought the book, please consider leaving a review on Goodreads and wherever you bought Think in 4D! They really help strangers decide whether to purchase the book or not. As an indie book, word of mouth is a pivotal part of success, and I'm grateful for every word.
Some amazingly nice words from readers already:
“This is honestly the best interaction design book I've ever read. Erica's writing is incredible and her ability to distill complex, abstract, and evasive topics into perfect diagrams and succinct summaries is mind-blowing. Every designer should read this book.” —Scott Riley, Author of Mindful Design
“You could choose to work on a digital product without reading Think In 4D, but that would be a mistake. Heinz has brought together the best methods, perspectives, and lessons to form the best guide to applying design principles today.” —Randy J. Hunt, Chief Product Officer at Morning
“Think in 4D is both strategic and tactical, an outstanding new resource for anyone on a digital delivery team that is focused on outcomes and impact. It will help you set and keep the right mindset while providing actual tools for you to begin prototyping and doing rapid research quickly so that you can achieve greater impact.” —Jodi Leo, Chief Delivery Officer at Nava PBC
“Erica nails it with Think in 4D, making the complex world of design digestible and downright engaging. It's the kind of read that not only gets the gears turning, but pushes you to see design in a whole new light.” —Matt D. Smith, Shift Nudge
Here are the links to review (or purchase):
Everyone: Goodreads
Hardcover: Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Bookshop.org / Porchlight Books / see the list of international retailers at thinkin4D.com
eBook: Amazon / Apple Books / Google Play / Kobo Books / Smashwords
If you haven’t yet bought the book, the ebook is still $9.99 and the hardcover is still $59 until Black Friday. Go to thinkin4D.com for more details.
✨ Reminder of the special bonuses when you buy ✨
Free cheat sheets and Figma templates with any purchase. Just email your purchase receipt to receipts@4Dthinking.studio to claim them. I want you to be successful using the book, and these will get you started faster.
Free hour-long consulting session when you buy three or more hardcovers. Share the book with your company, school, or book club and advance your thinking together.
Thanks so much! Happy voting day from NYC.
Erica