{"product_id":"the-design-of-everyday-things","title":"The Design of Everyday Things","description":"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. The problems range from ambiguous and hidden controls to arbitrary relationships between controls and functions, coupled with a lack of feedback or other assistance and unreasonable demands on memorization. \u003ci\u003eThe Design of Everyday Things\u003c\/i\u003e shows that good, usable design is possible. The rules are simple: make things visible, exploit natural relationships that couple function and control, and make intelligent use of constraints. The goal: guide the user effortlessly to the right action on the right control at the right time.\u003cbr\u003eIn this entertaining and insightful analysis, cognitive scientist Don Norman hails excellence of design as the most important key to regaining the competitive edge in influencing consumer behavior. Now fully expanded and updated, with a new introduction by the author, \u003ci\u003eThe Design of Everyday Things\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful primer on how—and why—some products satisfy customers while others only frustrate them.\u003ch4\u003eWhy You Should Read?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the principles of good design and how they impact our daily lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to identify flaws in product design that lead to frustration and inefficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover how cognitive psychology can be applied to create user-friendly products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain insights into influencing consumer behavior through effective design strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDonald A. Norman\u003c\/strong\u003e is a renowned cognitive scientist, designer, and author. He is a professor emeritus of cognitive science at the University of California, San Diego, and a co-founder of the Nielsen Norman Group, a leading consulting firm in user experience. Norman is widely recognized for his expertise in usability engineering and his advocacy for human-centered design. His work has significantly influenced the fields of design, engineering, and human-computer interaction.","brand":"Basic Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42760973156605,"sku":"","price":2238.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/71sF8kuMW3L.jpg?v=1748814036","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/es\/products\/the-design-of-everyday-things","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}