THE DESIGN OF EVERYDAY THINGS
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The Ultimate Guide to Human-Centered Design Even the smartest among us feel incompetent because we don't know which light switch or oven to turn on. Or the door should be pushed, pulled, or moved. This brilliant book—and even liberals—argues that the fault is not ours. But in designing products that ignore user needs and principles of cognitive psychology. Problems range from vague and hidden control to arbitrary relationships between control and work. which has no feedback or other support. and unreasonable need for memorization. Designing everyday objects shows that functional design is possible. The principles are simple: shape things, take advantage of the natural relationship between function and control. And use obstacles wisely. Objective: Easily guide users to the right actions at the right controls at the right time. Designing everyday objects is an effective way to explain why certain products satisfy consumers. While some products disappoint them.
Product details
ASIN : 0465050654
Publisher : Basic Books; 2nd edition (5 November 2013)
Language : English
Paperback : 368 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780465050659
ISBN-13 : 978-0465050659
Item Weight : 372 g
Dimensions : 13.97 x 2.54 x 21.15 cm
Country of Origin : United Kingdom
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