Book Author: Donald A. Norman
Chapter 7: User-Centered Design
Summary
This chapter is the final chapter of Design of Everyday Things. In it, Norman discusses the seven principles for transforming difficult tasks into simple tasks:
Chapter 7: User-Centered Design
Summary
This chapter is the final chapter of Design of Everyday Things. In it, Norman discusses the seven principles for transforming difficult tasks into simple tasks:
- use both knowledge in the world and knowledge in the head
- simplify the structure of tasks
- make things visible
- get the mapping right
- explore the power of constraints
- design for errors
- when all else fails, standardize
Norman also does a recap on previously mentionned models and mapping issues. He also discusses the automation of both the different styles and tools used in writing.
Discussion
Overall this was an interesting book that pointed out design problems that I never would have thought about. Norman also provides tips for designers to improve their techniques, which I think is useful for me, and future projects I may have.
Overall this was an interesting book that pointed out design problems that I never would have thought about. Norman also provides tips for designers to improve their techniques, which I think is useful for me, and future projects I may have.
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