“Katie Swindler does a brilliant job of breaking down our stress response, with vivid stories that demonstrate how the systems we create can help or hinder at critical times.”— Carolyn Chandler, coauthor, A Project Guide to UX Design and Adventures in Experience Design

Emergencies—landing a malfunctioning plane, resuscitating a heart attack victim, or avoiding a head-on car crash—all require split-second decisions that can mean life or death. Fortunately, designers of life-saving products have leveraged research and brain science to help users reduce panic and harness their best instincts.

Life and Death Design brings these techniques to everyday designers who want to help their users think clearly and act safely.