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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Don Norman's frustration with terrible doors led to a change in how people think about design.
User-centered design principles focus on discoverability and feedback to create intuitive and functional designs in various fields.
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The concept of Norman Doors and the principles of user-centered design
The podcast discusses the concept of Norman Doors, which are doors that confuse users by giving incorrect signals about how to operate them. The episode also delves into the principles of user-centered design, emphasizing the importance of discoverability and feedback in creating intuitive and functional designs. User-centered design involves iterative processes of observation, idea generation, prototyping, and testing, leading to improved designs and better user experiences. The podcast highlights how these principles can be applied not just in door design, but also in various fields, such as computer systems and public health initiatives.
There is an epidemic of terrible doors in the world. But when Don Norman got frustrated with them, he ended up changing the way people everywhere think about design. Video by Joe Posner of Vox, featuring Roman Mars of 99% … Continue reading →
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