What knowledge base should a good interface designer have?

Question

User interface

I would like to try my hand at studying interface design. Interested in both web design and the design of applications, browsers, etc. And programming in these areas. Where to start and how to develop? Please tell me the books, programs and languages ​​that are needed. And in general, what kind of base of "computer" knowledge do you need to have if you are serious about this topic?

Answer 1

книжка "Искусство мыть слона", очень краткая и крайне по делу: обзор большинства теорий, несколько конкретных примеров, вообще для старта самое то.