Donald A. Norman

Start here: The Design of Everyday Things (1988)

Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door. The fault, argues this ingenious—even liberating—book, lies not in ourselves, but in product design that ignores the needs of users and the principles of cognitive psychology.

Common questions about Donald A. Norman

Who is Donald A. Norman?

Donald Arthur Norman, a founder of The Cognitive Science Society, is an expert of cognitive science and is widely considered to be the first to apply advanced human factors to design via cognitive design. - [Wikipedia][1] [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DonaldNorman

What is Donald A. Norman best known for?

Donald A. Norman is best known for The Design of Everyday Things, published in 1988 with 55 ratings and a 4.3 average. It is the most-rated of Donald A. Norman's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Donald A. Norman written?

SansFiction lists 2 books by Donald A. Norman, published between 1988 and 2003. The most popular are The Design of Everyday Things and Emotional Design.

Which Donald A. Norman book should I read first?

The Design of Everyday Things is the usual place to start: it is Donald A. Norman's most-rated book here, with a 4.3 average.

What genres does Donald A. Norman write?

Donald A. Norman's books on SansFiction are tagged Applied Psychology, Business & Economics, Design and General.