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The Design of Everyday Things
Revised and Expanded Edition
Book • 2013
In this book, Don Norman discusses how design should be centered around the user's needs, emphasizing the importance of visibility, natural relationships between controls and functions, and the intelligent use of constraints.
He argues that poor design, rather than user ineptness, is often the cause of frustration with everyday objects.
The book covers various aspects of design, including affordances, signifiers, and the seven stages of action, providing a comprehensive guide to creating user-friendly products.
He argues that poor design, rather than user ineptness, is often the cause of frustration with everyday objects.
The book covers various aspects of design, including affordances, signifiers, and the seven stages of action, providing a comprehensive guide to creating user-friendly products.
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Mentioned in 24 episodes
Mentioned by Larry Marine as a key book in the field of usability, originally titled 'Psychology of Everyday Things'.
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Mentioned by Ioana and Anfisa as a foundational book in UX design.
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Shaan Puri when discussing the principles of great design and the importance of feedback loops in user experience.
Shaan Puri when discussing the principles of great design and the importance of feedback loops in user experience.
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Mentioned by Dr. Steven Shorrock as influential in his understanding of human error from a design perspective.
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Recommended by Pierre-Yves Ricau as a book about design of objects in the real world that helped shape his thinking on software design.
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Chris Berube as a favorite of 99% Invisible, discussing the French Revolution's impact on design.
Chris Berube as a favorite of 99% Invisible, discussing the French Revolution's impact on design.
Mini-Stories: Volume 17
Mentioned by Abigail Sellen as her PhD supervisor, who had a radical idea about designing computers for people.
Ideas: Designing AI for people with Abigail Sellen
Recommended by Andy Cotgreave as a seminal book on engineering design and user experience, applicable to data visualization.
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Mentioned by Don Norman as a globally bestselling book, highlighting its principles but criticizing its lack of focus on environmental and cultural impact.
designing for a better world with Don Norman // Part 1
