Summary - The Design Of Everyday Things: Based On The Book By Donald A. Norman

SUMMARY

THE DESIGN OF EVERYDAY THINGS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY DONALD A. NORMAN

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: BRIEF BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

The Psychopathology of Everyday Things

The Psychology of Everyday Actions

Knowledge in the Head and in the World

Knowing What to Do

To Err Is Human

The Design Challenge

User-Centered Design

Making Complex Things Simple

Design for Different Users and Contexts

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"The Design of Everyday Things" by Donald A. Norman delves into the frequent frustrations people experience when interacting with everyday objects. The book explores why seemingly simple things can be difficult to use, highlighting the critical role of design in usability and understanding. Norman examines the psychological principles behind how people perceive and interact with objects, pointing out common design flaws that lead to user errors. He discusses concepts such as affordances, constraints, mapping, and feedback, illustrating how effective design can make objects intuitive and prevent user mistakes. The book emphasizes the importance of a user-centered approach to design, arguing that good design should align with how people naturally think and behave.

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Release date

Audiobook: 29 March 2025