The Design of Everyday Things

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User Review - Murdocke23 - LibraryThing

The first book I read when getting into more serious approach to studying usability. I thought it would be dry, but it's actually entertaining. After you read it you'll be looking ad everyday objects ... Read full review

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User Review - clyde7 - LibraryThing

The second book to read to get into interaction design, right after "The inmates are running the asylum". After reading the book, one cannot help but see all the usability problems which surrounds us in everyday life. Read full review

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User Review - Pivo1 - LibraryThing

This is a seminal work in user-centered design—-a must read for any designer. Norman uses many examples from everyday life to support his arguments. He points frequently to failures in design from ... Read full review

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User Review - lorin - LibraryThing

This is considered an essential book on industrial design. Norman claims that designers get hung up on making devices look pretty at the expense of having them be difficult to use. He argues that they ... Read full review