The Design of Everyday Things - Book Summary

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This episode provides a summary of 'The Design of Everyday Things' by Donald A. Norman, focusing on the cognitive psychology behind good design.

"The cognitive psychology of good design" 👉 For more insights, check out the full book here 📖 Transcript and written book summary available here for free 🗒️ Author: Donald A. Norman Category: Creativity

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Host: 20 Minute Books

Topics covered

• cognitive psychology
• design
• creativity
• user experience
• everyday objects

Keywords

• design
• cognitive psychology
• user experience
• everyday things
• book summary

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