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The Design of Everyday Things
Why common objects confuse us and how to design them better
1988Steady paceThoughtful
What it is about
Donald Norman looks at doors, stoves and phones that are hard to use. He explains principles such as affordances and feedback and argues that bad design, not user error, is usually the problem. The book is a classic for designers.
Who will enjoy it
Designers and curious readers.
What you will get
Originally titled The Psychology of Everyday Things.
The Design of Everyday Things Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Design · Usability · Psychology
Length
368 pages · ≈ 11 h
More about this book
Characters
Donald A. Norman.
Setting
Everyday objects.
What makes it different
A design book that treats confusion as the designer’s fault.
Feel
Clear, witty and practical.
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