The Psychology of Everyday Things
This book takes a lighthearted look at the very serious business of designing simple (and not so simple) everyday objects. The principles necessary to design ergonomically acceptable phone systems and swinging doors are the same principles needed to effectively design automated computer systems. Software engineers, designers, and requirements analysts will find this a rewarding and useful book. Buy a copy for your favorite employee or relative, or anyone who is occasionally frustrated or baffled with the complexities of life's everyday objects.
ISBN:
0465067093
Published:
1988
Pages:
257
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The Psychology of Everyday Things is about user interfaces in the large. We software folks aren't the only ones who have messed up users! This book is required reading for anyone who bridges the gap between users and developers.
Don Norman is very interesting to visit at http://www.jnd.org/ where he has other rants as well as biography. You have to enjoy someone with a PhD in Psychology as well as Electrical Engineering. A great mind and a great read.
The book is also titled "The Design of Everyday Things" in the paperback version.