Don Norman’s “The Design of Everyday Things” is a timeless exploration of user-centered design. Norman explains how poorly designed objects, from doors to digital interfaces, can confuse users, leading to frustration and inefficiency. He introduces concepts like affordances, constraints, and feedback, all crucial to making everyday products more intuitive and easy to use.

The book challenges designers to think beyond aesthetics and focus on functionality. It encourages a deep understanding of how people interact with objects, making it a key read for anyone involved in product design, engineering, or marketing. Norman’s work remains foundational in the study of human-centered design.