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The Design of Everyday Things
- Revised and Expanded Edition
- Narrated by: Neil Hellegers
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
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Summary
Design doesn't have to be 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 turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door. The fault, argues this ingenious - even liberating - audiobook, 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.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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"Even classics can be updated and improved.... Highly recommended." (Choice)
"This book changed the field of design. As the pace of technological change accelerates, the principles in this book are increasingly important. The new examples and ideas about design and product development make it essential reading." (Patrick Whitney, dean, Institute of Design, and Steelcase/Robert C. Pew professor of design, Illinois Institute of Technology)
"Twenty-five years ago The Design of Everyday Things was instrumental in orienting my approach to design. With this latest revised and expanded edition, Don Norman has given me a host of new ideas to explore as well as reminding me of the fundamental principles of great and meaningful design. Part operating manual for designers and part manifesto on the power of designing for people, The Design of Everyday Things is even more relevant today than it was when first published." (Tim Brown, CEO, IDEO, and author of Change by Design)
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-02-20
Excellent overview of design
Very useful for non designers, but sometimes felt it could be a bit more concise.
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- Isaac D
- 22-02-21
Fantastic
I’ve recently embarked on a journey into the world of UX/UI design, and the lessons I have learnt from this book are something that will stick with me my entire life. The examples, the explanations, the breakdowns, the look back into history, the ease of digestibility. Really really enjoyable and I highly recommend for anybody wanting to know about the fundamentals of design. Ve
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- Lekan
- 20-09-19
very informative
found it very technical in parts but still understandable. book didn't have a natural flow so one should take it as reference guide than a story of design thinking.
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- Jessi Brader
- 29-12-23
Design simply explained
Loved the end note on how to be more sustainable and less consumerist! We can all decide and vote with our purchases
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- Jelle Plevier
- 09-04-21
Amazing book
I loved this book, it’s very informative and gave me new perspectives on design and general thinking. I would recommend this to any kind of designer, manager or programmer!
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- Hakan Efe Turgut
- 12-03-22
It Is A Masterpiece
It's a masterpiece for the people who are interested in design (to be frank everyone must read/listen to it), from the very bottom to the top.
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- alain brooker
- 03-04-22
fantastic
fantastic! a wonderful way of looking at the world which I have already adopted
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- Mr A Khan
- 28-07-21
Timely reboot
I first came across this book 20 years ago as an undergraduate in product design, I never got to read all of it... I'm thrilled to have finally gone through all of it, and even more about the extra bonus of new relevant parts Don included... Many will tell you this book will change your life and is the foundation for any designer... I think if everyone read this, the world could be a better place.
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- Ace Ken
- 16-02-20
Common sense
Great book going into detail on common sense that is not so common
to get the best out of the book I believe you should be working on a project and apply as you listen
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- Dave Woodall
- 22-10-22
Great content, but a little boring
I'm glad to have read the design of everyday things, it's offered numerous ideas which I will try to implement in my work. I will admit however that I found it a bit of a struggle to finish. Many of the concepts discussed are similar. The repetition caused me to find this book a little boring.
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