The Design of Everyday Things
The Design of Everyday Things
Don Norman
Marissa Mayer
Makes you think about design in new ways. - Marissa Mayer
Jeff Atwood
Will give you a new appreciation of the 'devil in the details.' - Jeff Atwood
Tobi Lütke
Tobi Lütke mentioned this book on the "Invest Like the Best" podcast.
Scott Adams
One of the books on Scott Adams' "Persuasion Reading List."
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The Design of Everyday Things

The Design of Everyday Things

Don Norman
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Don Norman
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In "The Design of Everyday Things," Don Norman unveils the profound yet overlooked logic behind the objects that populate our daily lives. With a keen eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to human-centered design, Norman demystifies the frustrations that arise from poorly designed products. From enigmatic door handles to inscrutable kitchen appliances, he shows how the fault lies not with the user, but with design that neglects the principles of cognitive psychology and the essential needs of users. Through a series of insightful analyses and examples, Norman illustrates the vast gap between form and function in the modern world, inviting readers to look anew at the items they interact with every day. This book emerges as a transformative guide, advocating for designs that harmonize usability with simplicity. Norman's principles of visibility, feedback, and natural mappings between actions and outcomes provide a blueprint for objects that not only serve their purpose but do so in a way that feels intuitive and effortless. "The Design of Everyday Things" is more than just a critique; it is a call to action for designers, engineers, and product developers to prioritize the user experience. With compelling arguments and accessible prose, Norman empowers readers to demand better-designed products, making it an essential read for anyone intrigued by the way our interactions with ordinary objects shape our lives and our understanding of the world around us.

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Released
1988
1 Jan
Length
257
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Makes you think about design in new ways. - Marissa Mayer
Will give you a new appreciation of the 'devil in the details.' - Jeff Atwood
One of the books on Scott Adams' "Persuasion Reading List."
Tobi Lütke mentioned this book on the "Invest Like the Best" podcast.
Design is really an act of communication, which means having a deep understanding of the person with whom the designer is communicating.
— Don Norman, The Design of Everyday Things

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