The design of future things

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"Two decades ago psychologist and design consultant Donald A. Norman changed the way we look at everyday objects with his book The Design of Everyday Things. Now Norman turns his critical eye to the future. Once again, he points to the perils of ignoring the human factor when designing the devices that are supposed to improve our lives. Drawing on examples from all over the world - from bicycles in Delft to kitchens in Cambridge - he offers a new approach to human-machine interaction that will …

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Title Statements

Full title :The design of future things / Donald A. Norman.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2007.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Basic Books, Perseus Running [distributor]
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2007.

Notes

"Books by Donald A. Norman": p. [v].

"Recommended readings": pages 195-203.

The Physical Object

Description:viii, 231 pages : : illustrations ; : 25 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780465002276, 0465002277, 9780465002283, 0465002285
oclc:on1058079576
LC Classification:TS171.4
Dewey Decimal:745.2

1. Cautious cars and cantankerous kitchens : how machines take control -- 2. The psychology of people & machines -- 3. Natural interaction -- 4. Servants of our machines -- 5. The role of automation -- 6. Communicating with our machines -- 7. The future of everyday things -- Afterword. The machine's point of view -- Summary of the design rules -- Recommended readings.

Subjects

Design -- Aspect psychologique Design and technology Design and technology series Design et technologie ergonomics ergonomie Human engineering Human-computer interaction Industrial design -- Psychological aspe… Technology -- Social aspects