The design of everyday things / ; By Norman, Donald A.

Format:Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which switch turns on which light or stove burner, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door. The fault lies in product designs that ignore the needs of users and the principles of cognitive psychology. A bestseller in the United States, this classic work on the cognitive aspects of design contains examples of both good and bad design and simple rules that designers can use to improve the usability of objects as diverse as cars, computers, doors, and telephones.--From publisher description.
Copyright:1988
ISBN:0465067107 (pb
LCCN:2003269451
Publisher:New York : Basic Books,
Physical Details: xxi, 257 p. : ill., plans ; 21 cm.
Notes:Originally published under the title:: The Psychology of Everyday Things. New York : Basic Books, c1988. Reprinted in paperback 2002, with a new preface by the author.
Record No.:136150
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01. English Non Fiction 620 NOR Westisle Composite High School 2010-01-04 WCHS26768