The Design of Everyday Things Audiobook

" Kickstarted my career in experience design. Great book for simple but obvious insights. "

" Someone from work borrowed this. I will have to wait a bit to finish it. "

" I did enjoy it, but it got a little repetitive. "

" Every designer should read this book. You will approach the simple task of opening a door in a whole new way. "

" Needs to be updated for the 21st century, but the principles are sound. "

" Interesting and provocative, though a tad bit dated, as it was written in 1988. Still, worth reading for its insights into usability and design. "

" A good overview of the issues involved with being a user and a designer. Unintentional comedy from some of the ways that technology has changed since 1988. Also, the author comes across as a bit curmudgeonly. "

" A helpful read for anyone who creates things for people to use. It may not be the most entertaining book, but there are a number of valuable guidelines. "

" It really makes you think about what should seem like the basics of design (which resembles common sense- should be obvious, but isn't). Even if you aren't a designer, it's worth reading. "

" I was delighted to learn that it is not human err that will bring down the house, but the badly designed house that will fall on the humans. "

" i don't feel bad when i run into doors anymore. "

" Many dated references, but the book is still very useful for anyone interested in physical or systems design. "

" Awesome book that introduces the fundamental aspects of design. Even though the book was written over 20 years ago the concepts are easily applied to web design and more modern technological design. Awesome book! "

" A fantastic book which changed the way I see the world. Marvellous to have a reason why we pull when the sign on the door says push! "

" Interesting look at design in general. "

" The examples are really dated, but still an interesting and applicable perspective. "

" Foundational reading, much required though writing style is a little verbose. "

" Everyone can benefit from this book, if only in absorbing the message that your inability to use everyday objects isn't your fault. It's another book that sticks with you over years. "

" This was not a joy, fun or very important to read. It was a long, dry, slog through outdated concepts. I can see how this book could be important as part of the history of design and that it served a purpose many years ago. But today I think there are better books on usability and design. "

" Astonishingly good. Moves seamlessly among theory, example, and best practices. Might turn out to be a five-star book in time - that is, one of those books that changes how I see the world. "

" A great book explaining how everyday objects can disappear or make you feel dumb through design. "

" Read a few chapters, really love it. it focuses on the idea that we should blame the designers, not ourselves, for not making everything easy to use. "

" Read this for book club a few months ago...I do love thinking about affordances and design and all of that, but I think these types of things generally work better in article format (where you can focus in on case studies, etc.) "

" A great book that gave me a tremendous amount to think about. (Though the references to Clock Radios, CD players and Laser Disk players made me chuckle). "

" There are some tiresome stretches, and it's not clear why he made no effort to bring subsequent editions of the book up to date. It is still a brilliant and inspiring introduction to the subject of design. "

" excellent read!! especially if your interested in psychology and design "

" This book changed my world view . It taught me how to give a damn about User Interface. Must read if you are even considering a career in any product development. "

" Given that my passion is User Experience and Interaction this book is an incredible read. Its amazing the things we as consumers take for granted with respect to how things are made and used. "