The Design of Everyday Things

Published: November 15, 2013

Themes: Design · UX

Why it matters

• How design choices make systems intuitive—or frustrating.
• Mapping, feedback, and constraints are core to usable products.
• Good design reduces errors by aligning with human cognition.

Key takeaways

• Visibility and feedback guide user actions and build trust.
• Affordances and signifiers clarify how to interact with objects.
• Error-friendly design anticipates slips and offers graceful recovery.

Notes

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