The Design of Everyday Things book

The Design of Everyday Things

Donald A. Norman  

 11 Key ideas

 40 MINS

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Ever wondered how bad design leads to errors and accidents?

Or how a philosophy like Toyota’s Jidoka or methods like Poka-yoke can reduce mistakes and improve systems?

Curious about how the principles of human-centered design can lead to better, more intuitive solutions?

Dive in to explore these concepts and more, learning how understanding and embracing errors can lead to significant improvements and safer systems.

Ever wondered how bad design leads to errors and accidents?

Or how a philosophy like Toyota’s Jidoka or methods like Poka-yoke can reduce mistakes and improve systems?

Curious about how the principles of human-centered design can lead to better, more intuitive solutions?

Dive in to explore these concepts and more, learning how understanding and embracing errors can lead to significant improvements and safer systems.

 

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Key Ideas

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#1

Are Poorly Designed Everyday Objects Making Your Life More Complicated?

03:30

03:30


#2

Unraveling the Psychology of Everyday Actions: Bridging Execution and Evaluation through Effective Design

02:52

02:52


#3

Can Good Design Enhance Our Emotional Well-being and Everyday Interactions?

03:41

03:41


#4

Navigating Life: The Interplay of Internal Knowledge and External Cues

03:22

03:22


#5

How Do Design Constraints Guide Us in Using Everyday Objects and New Technologies?

04:00

04:00


#6

Redefining Industrial Accidents: Unmasking System Design Flaws over Human Error

04:04

04:04


#7

Can Embracing and Understanding Errors Lead to Safer Systems and Significant Improvements?

04:18

04:18


#8

Design Thinking: The Art of Identifying and Solving the Real Problem

03:43

03:43


#9

Is 'Featuritis' Destroying Innovation and Making Products More Complicated?

03:51

03:51


#10

Revolutionizing the Future: The Convergence of Technology, Innovation, and Human Evolution

03:37

03:37


#11

Final Recap

03:18

03:18



About Author

Donald A. Norman is a renowned cognitive scientist and usability engineer, best known for his seminal work in the field of design and human-computer interaction. He authored "The Design of Everyday Things," which emphasizes the importance of user-centered design and the cognitive aspects of how people interact with everyday objects. Norman's contributions have significantly influenced the principles of user experience (UX) and human-centered design, making complex systems more accessible and intuitive for users. He is also a co-founder of the Nielsen Norman Group, a leading consultancy in usability and user experience.

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