The Design of Future Things
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By Don Norman
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- On Sale
- May 12, 2009
- Page Count
- 240 pages
- Publisher
- Basic Books
- ISBN-13
- 9780465002283
“Written with wit, authority and the pragmatic, everyman touch that probably made Norman so good at his job in the first place.”—BBC Focus Magazine
In The Design of Future Things, bestselling author Donald A. Norman presents a revealing examination of smart technology, from smooth-talking GPS units to cantankerous refrigerators. Exploring the links between design and psychology, he offers a consumer-oriented theory of natural human-machine interaction that can be put into practice by engineers and industrial designers of tomorrow’s blinking machines. A fascinating look at the perils and promise of the intelligent objects of the future, The Design of Future Things is a must-read for anyone interested in the dawn of a new era in technology.
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“Insightful and entertaining…. Norman’s delightful humor, inviting prose and choice of topics and examples are guaranteed to make a connection with anyone who has ever driven a car, used a microwave oven or searched for hidden treasures in a refrigerator.”Dallas Morning News
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“Written with wit, authority and the pragmatic, everyman touch that probably made Norman so good at his job in the first place.”BBC Focus Magazine
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“Succeeds in gathering trends on ‘smart’ products and considering what makes them satisfying of maddening to individual users.”Times Higher Education (UK)
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