Don Norman

I wrote the book on user-friendly design. What I see today horrifies me

The world is designed against the elderly, writes Don Norman, 83-year-old author of the industry bible Design of Everyday Things and a former Apple VP.

I wrote the book on user-friendly design. What I see today horrifies me

What Went Wrong In Hawaii, Human Error? Nope, Bad Design

The author and eminent design researcher Don Norman examines how poorly designed software spread panic in Hawaii–and offers tips for avoiding such incidents in the future.

What Went Wrong In Hawaii, Human Error? Nope, Bad Design

Technology Forces Us To Do Things We’re Bad At. Time To Change How Design Is Done

Distractibility isn’t a human problem; it’s a design problem, writes usability expert Don Norman.

Technology Forces Us To Do Things We’re Bad At. Time To Change How Design Is Done

Technology Forces Us To Do Things We’re Bad At. Time To Change How Design Is Done

Distractibility isn’t a human problem; it’s a design problem, writes usability expert Don Norman.

Technology Forces Us To Do Things We’re Bad At. Time To Change How Design Is Done

Impact

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Creativity

Offset, DJ Khaled, Russell Westbrook, and the brave new world of celebrity digital avatars

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These two comedians are DESTROYING internet culture—and it’s hilarious

Co.Design

This home designed for four generations is a glimpse at the future of housing

The ultimate summer reading list for hipsters is here

The space industry is booming again. This media company wants to be its voice

Work Life

What this CEO has learned from hiring people with criminal backgrounds

What the man who ‘groomed’ King Kong can teach you about a successful career

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