This is a book by Malcolm Gladwell that i think is an essential read for any 'visual' person. It discusses the notion of 'thin-slicing', which may also be described as instinct. In essence, Gladwell suggests that a trained mind can subconsciously solve a visual problem and provide a solution in a split second, and suggests that these persons should learn to trust the subconscious messages that they receive from their brain. It struck a chord with me as there have been many times where i or someone else has looked at a piece of work and without being able to describe why, knows there is something not quite right with it... I found it a fascinating read, and although i disagreed with some parts and felt Gladwell to be contradicting or clouding his overall message, i still recommend it as a very interesting read for all designers.
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