Don Norman

Waste is an enormous problem. But recycling is the wrong solution

Recycling violates every principle of human-centered design, writes user-friendly design expert Don Norman. And business culture is to blame.

Waste is an enormous problem. But recycling is the wrong solution

I’m an expert on complex design systems. Even I can’t figure out recycling

Don Norman wrote the book on complex design systems. He’s as mystified by recycling as the rest of us.

I’m an expert on complex design systems. Even I can’t figure out recycling

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

The NFL shows there’s a lot to gain for sports leagues if they support athletes who come out

‘Green buildings’ conveniently ignore the emissions from their construction

This startup just raised $75 million to make a more cheesy plant-based cheese

News

Do I need to subscribe to see the Olympics? Here’s how to watch the 2021 games in Tokyo

HBO Max subscribers surge in Q2 thanks to day-and-date Warner Bros. movie releases

These wildfire tracker maps show smoke, hot spots, and air quality by zip code

Co.Design

These wild shoes are designed to weather floods and extreme heat

This company is building a carbon calculator for every product in the world

China is the capital of supertall skyscrapers. Why is it banning them?

Work Life

How to adapt your workplace habits to the era of hybrid work

The one thing young job seekers are forgetting when finding their first role

A key mistake leaders are making is causing the Great Resignation. Here are 3 ways to fix it