An edition of The invisible computer (1998)

The invisible computer

why good products can fail, the personal computer is so complex, and information appliances are the solution

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An edition of The invisible computer (1998)

The invisible computer

why good products can fail, the personal computer is so complex, and information appliances are the solution

  • 11 Want to read
  • 1 Currently reading
  • 1 Have read

In this book, Norman shows why the computer is so difficult to use and why this complexity is fundamental to its nature. The only answer, says Norman, is to start over again, to develop information appliances that fit people's needs and lives. To do this companies must change the way they develop products. They need to start with an understanding of people: user needs first, technology last - the opposite of how things are done now.

Companies need a human-centered development process, even if it means reorganizing the entire company. This book shows why and how.

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The MIT Press
Language
English
Pages
316

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Paperback
Number of pages
316
Dimensions
8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
Weight
15.2 ounces

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Open Library
OL9545110M
Internet Archive
invisiblecompute00norm_0
ISBN 10
0262640414
ISBN 13
9780262640411
LibraryThing
61045
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32012

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