The Design of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman

The Design of Everyday Things

Donald A. Norman

370 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

nonfiction business design psychology informative reflective slow-paced

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Design doesn't have to complicated, which is why this guide to human-centered design shows that usability is just as important as aesthetics.Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to tu...

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