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The Design of Everyday Things & Designing Your Life - Tracy's Book Reviews
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In this episode, Tracy Sharp discusses two influential books in the realm of design thinking: 'The Design of Everyday Things' by Don Norman and 'Designing Your Life' by Dave Evans and Bill Burnett.
Tracy emphasises the importance of understanding user behavior in design and how design thinking principles can be applied to career development. The conversation highlights the significance of prototyping, iterative processes, and being clear about personal values to enhance both product design and life design.
Key Takeaways:
- Think about the last book that inspired you.
- The Design of Everyday Things focuses on user interaction.
- Design errors are often misattributed to user mistakes.
- Prototyping is crucial in the design process.
- Designing Your Life applies design thinking to career choices.
- Iterate on your career path rather than making drastic changes.
- Be intentional about trying new things in your career.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Design Thinking Books
05:09 The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
09:51 Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
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