User Friendly

Discover the captivating insights in *User Friendly*, an Amazon Best Book of 2019 that explores the intricate relationship between design and user experience. This acclaimed read takes you through a compelling fusion of scholarly research and firsthand reporting, revealing why certain products resonate deeply with users. Perfect for design enthusiasts and innovators alike, this book delves into the psychological triggers that govern our interactions with well-designed products. From uncovering the lessons learned from the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island to examining how historical events like the Great Depression reshaped consumer perceptions, *User Friendly* provides a thorough understanding of what makes product design impactful and enduring. With 416 pages of expert analysis and engaging stories, this B-format paperback from Random House UK is essential for anyone eager to bridge the gap between users and designers. Elevate your design knowledge and understand the hidden rules governing our daily interactions with technology and media. Grab your copy of *User Friendly* and embark on a journey to unlock the secrets of successful product design today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780753556658
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 416


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'A tour de force, an engrossing fusion of scholarly research, professional experience and revelations from intrepid firsthand reporting' -- New York Times

USER FRIENDLY is a must-read for anyone who loves well-designed products-and for the innovators aspiring to make them.

It seems like magic when some new gadget seems to know what we want before we know ourselves. But why does some design feel intrinsically good, and why do some designs last forever, while others disappear? User Friendly guides readers through the hidden rules governing how design shapes our behaviour, told through fascinating stories such as what the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island reveals about the logic of the smartphone; how the pressures of the Great Depression and World War II created our faith in social progress through better product design; and how a failed vision for Disney World yielded a new paradigm for designed experience.