logo

54 pages 1 hour read

Donald Norman

The Design of Everyday Things

Donald NormanNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1988

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

Essay Topics

1.

What is HCD? How does it differ from traditional design practices? What are the advantages of HCD? What are the limitations, if any, of HCD?

2.

Discuss three factors hindering designers from practicing HCD. Why is there a gap between theory and practice? How could these gaps be resolved?

3.

Discuss the seven fundamental design principles in relation to the seven stages of action. Do you agree with these principles and stages? Which principles or stages, if any, would you add to the process?

blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
blurred text
Unlock IconUnlock all 54 pages of this Study Guide

Plus, gain access to 8,500+ more expert-written Study Guides.

Including features:

+ Mobile App
+ Printable PDF
+ Literary AI Tools