The Design of Everyday Things
by Donald A. Norman
The Design of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman holds a highly rated rating of 4.18 out of 5, based on 11.8K reader ratings. First published in 1988. The book spans 240 pages.
About The Design of Everyday Things
Anyone who designs anything to be used by humans -- from physical objects to computer programs to conceptual tools -- must read this book, and it is an equally tremendous read for anyone who has to use anything created by another human. It could forever change how you experience and interact with your physical surroundings, open your eyes to the perversity of bad design and the desirability of good design, and raise your expectations about how things should be designed.B & W photographs and illustrations throughout.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Donald A. Norman |
| Published | 1988 |
| Pages | 240 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Business, Psychology, Science, Arts & Photography |
| Average Rating | 4.18 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,838 |
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What genre is The Design of Everyday Things?
The Design of Everyday Things is categorized as Non-Fiction, Business, Psychology, Science. Its primary genre classification is Science.
Is The Design of Everyday Things worth reading?
Based on 11.8K reader ratings, The Design of Everyday Things has an average score of 4.18 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Design of Everyday Things?
The Design of Everyday Things has 240 pages.
Who wrote The Design of Everyday Things?
The Design of Everyday Things was written by Donald A. Norman. It was first published in 1988.
What is the ISBN for The Design of Everyday Things?
The ISBN-13 for The Design of Everyday Things is 9780465067110.0.
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