The psychology of everyday things / Donald A. Norman.
The psychology of everyday things / Donald A. Norman.
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Publisher
New York : Basic Books, c1988.
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N620.82/31
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Language
English
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Physical content
xi, 257 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents
1. The psychopathology of everyday things -- 2. The psychology of everyday actions -- 3. Knowledge in the head and in the world -- 4. Knowing what to do -- 5. To err is human -- 6. The design challenge -- 7. User-centered design.
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Publisher
New York : Basic Books, c1988.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c1988.
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Summary
Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure our which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door. The fault, argues this book, lies not in ourselves, but in product design that ignores the needs of users and the principles of cognitive psychology. The problems range from ambiguous and hidden...
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The psychology of everyday things / Donald A. Norman.
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Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 241-247.
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c1988.
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N620.82/31
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv6KG7KNgl
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ISBN
0465067093
9780465067091
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620.82
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991006804279702626
