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Chapter 1: The Psychopathology of Everyday Things

Reference:

The Design of Everyday Things
By Donald A Norman

Published 1998

Summary:

The author discusses the failures of some designs, such as a door, projector, and telephone.  He states that everyday things are sacrificing good design for complexity.  Dr. Norman explains that the lack of visibility is causing most, if not all, of these problems.

Discussion:

I definitely agree with Dr. Norman.  I have too often gone to a door with a handle and pulled, only to find out it is a push.  If a product cannot be easily used properly, then it is poorly designed in my opinion.