99% Invisible Video- The Norman Door with Vox
Feb 27, 2016
The guest, Don Norman, changed the way people think about design. He discusses the concept of Norman Doors and the importance of discoverability in design. The podcast explores the principles of user-centered design and the process of improving devices. It also discusses frustrations with door design and the desire for standardized, improved doors.
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Everyday Frustration With Bad Doors
- People frequently misuse confusing doors, like the one on Vox Media's 10th floor that irritates many.
- Such doors are everywhere once you start noticing them, showing a common design flaw.
Definition of Norman Door
- A Norman Door is designed to mislead users into doing the opposite of the intended action.
- Well-designed doors don't need signs to instruct push or pull, they communicate their function clearly by design.
Design Doors for Clarity
- Design doors so their function is obvious without instructions, like a flat plate indicating push.
- Use principles like discoverability and feedback to create better human-centered designs for doors and other objects.