The Design of Everyday Things
 

The Design of Everyday Things

by Donald A. Norman

Anyone who designs anything to be used by humans--from physical objects to computer programs to conceptual tools--must read this book, and it is an equally tremendous read for anyone who has to use anything created by another human. It could forever change how you experience and interact with your physical surroundings, open your eyes to the perversity of bad design and the... (read more)

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Dan R
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Don Norman has a brilliant sense of usable design. A great read.

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Dániel M
  • Rated 1 stars

does not live up to the hype, no wonder he works with Jakob Nielsen, same thinking "structures" erm. nice idea seeds, would fit into a four pager, even with examples.

don't buy this book, the seven bullet items summarize all included. much awrite about nothing.

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