The Design of Everyday Things Revised and Expanded Edition

by Norman, Don

• ISBN13: 9780465050659
• ISBN10: 0465050654
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780465072996
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780465067107
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-11-05
• Publisher: Basic Books
• More Book Details

About This Book

The Design of Everyday Things: Revised and Expanded Edition

ISBN: 9780465050659

About the Book

"The Design of Everyday Things" is a seminal work in user-centered design, written by renowned designer Don Norman. First published in 1988, this revised and expanded edition, released in 2013, continues to be a powerful primer on how and why some products satisfy customers while others only frustrate them. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the fundamental principles of great and meaningful design.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by designers, educators, and anyone interested in improving the usability of products and interfaces. It is particularly valuable for students and professionals in fields such as human-computer interaction, user experience (UX) design, and product design.

History and Editions

The book has been updated to apply the principles of human-centered design to various contexts, including web sites, software, and everyday objects. The revised edition includes new examples and insights into how design can be improved to reduce errors and enhance user experience.

Author and Other Works

Don Norman is a world-renowned designer and cognitive scientist. He is also the author of "Turn Signals Are the Facial Expressions of Automobiles" and "Things That Make Us Smart." Norman's work focuses on the intersection of design and psychology, aiming to make complex concepts accessible to a broad audience.

Key Features

• Visible Design: The book emphasizes the importance of making things visible and understandable.
• Natural Relationships: It advocates for exploiting natural relationships between functions and controls.
• Constraints: The text discusses the use of constraints to guide users effortlessly to the right action.
• Feedback: It highlights the need for feedback in design to prevent errors and improve usability.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780465050659
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9780465050666
• Audiobook: ISBN-13: 9780465050673

Publication Details

• Publisher: Basic Books
• Publication Date: November 5, 2013
• Number of Pages: 368 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

The book is available in various formats, including trade paperback, ebook, and audiobook. The detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Related ISBNs:

9780465050666 (eBook)

9780465050673 (Audiobook)

9780465050680 (Trade Paperback)

Author Biography

Don Norman is a co-founder of the Nielsen Norman Group, and holds graduate degrees in both engineering and psychology. His many books include Emotional Design, The Design of Future Things, and Living with Complexity. He lives in Silicon Valley, California.