The Design of Everyday Things
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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
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
Design as cognitive science.
on worrydream.com · 6 Nov 2024
Don Norman's The Design of Everyday Things
on guzey.com · 20 Aug 2019
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