The Design of Everyday Things
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Design of Everyday Things (beginner)
Must read not only for designers, but for software developers too, even if you develop backend exclusively. I wish everybody read it really.
on rakhim.org · 16 Aug 2026 · Report
Design of Everyday Things, Norman, 2013, Chapter 5: "Human Error? No, Bad Design"
on safeautonomy.blogspot.com · 1 Jul 2026 · Report
After you read Norman’s book you’ll notice design everywhere, both good and bad. A classic in the field of design.
on bringthedonuts.com · 7 Jan 2026 · Report
Design as cognitive science.
on worrydream.com · 6 Nov 2024 · Report
A must read for anyone who cares about functional design, from the first User Experience Architect at Apple.
on huyenchip.com · 27 Dec 2022 · Report
This book changed how I look at doors; if you've ever struggled with whether to push or pull, that's bad design. This book is considered the seminal book on the subject of design of physical products and it's well deserved. If you want to change your mind to think more clearly about design, this is the book to help you quickly do it.
on jasonevanish.com · 28 Oct 2020 · Report
Don Norman's The Design of Everyday Things
on guzey.com · 20 Aug 2019 · Report
Designing software is difficult, to be sure, but designing a door is difficult too. The nuances of design extend into every object you touch, whether it's some hot new SQL engine, or a humble shoe.
on blog.codinghorror.com · 2 Feb 2004 · Report