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About the book
"The Design of Everyday Things" by Don Norman is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how design impacts our daily lives. This book delves into the principles of good design and why some products fail to meet user needs while others succeed. Norman emphasizes the importance of user-centered design, making it essential reading for designers, engineers, and product developers. His insights help readers appreciate the thought process behind everyday objects, providing a framework to approach their own designs with empathy and practicality. Whether you're a professional in the field or simply curious about the world around you, this book will change the way you perceive design.This book comes highly recommended by a diverse group of influential figures, including entrepreneurs, educators, and media personalities. Notable names such as Andrew Chen and Warren Buffett, along with a mix of artists and scientists, have praised its insights. The repeated recommendations from leaders in technology, business, and the arts suggest a broad acknowledgment of the book's relevance across various disciplines. This convergence of perspectives highlights the universal applicability of Norman's principles, making it a vital read for those looking to innovate and improve user experiences in any field.
The ultimate guide to human-centered design.
Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door.
The fault, argues this ingenious -- even liberating -- book, lies not in ourselves, but in product design that ignores the needs of users and the principles of cognitive psychology. The problems range from ambiguous and hidden controls to arbitrary relationships between controls and functions, coupled with a lack of feedback or other assistance and unreasonable demands on memorization.
The Design of Everyday Things shows that good, usable design is possible. The rules are simple: make things visible, exploit natural relationships that couple function and control, and make intelligent use of constraints. The goal: guide the user effortlessly to the right action on the right control at the right time.
The Design of Everyday Things is a powerful primer on how -- and why -- some products satisfy customers while others only frustrate them.
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Tobi Lütke mentioned this book on the "Invest Like the Best" podcast.
Scott Adams on The Design of Everyday Things
One of the books on Scott Adams' "Persuasion Reading List."
Jeff Atwood on The Design of Everyday Things
"Will give you a new appreciation of the 'devil in the details.'"
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