The Design of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman | UX Design Book, Human-Centered Design Guide, Bestselling Tech Non-Fiction

Genre: Design, UX, Psychology

Description:
The Design of Everyday Things by Donald Norman is a groundbreaking book that explores the psychology behind effective and intuitive design. A must-read for designers, engineers, and anyone who interacts with products, Norman explains how poor design often leads to user errors—not user incompetence. The book delves into human behavior and cognitive psychology to show how good design can make everyday tasks easier, more efficient, and even enjoyable. With real-world examples, Norman illustrates principles such as affordances, feedback, constraints, and mapping, offering practical insights into what makes a product user-friendly. He also highlights the dangers of overcomplicating interfaces and how design can either empower or frustrate users. With its blend of theory and real-life application, this classic is more relevant than ever in the digital age. Whether you're designing software, household items, or services, The Design of Everyday Things teaches you to think from the user's perspective and create experiences that are both functional and beautiful.