Module 4: After Class Activity & Discussion - Norman Doors

 

  Discuss After Class

*Note: This discussion has been converted to a Canvas page to facilitate viewing in this public course

Purpose

The purpose of this activity is to help you sharpen your observation skills.

Task

  1. Review Chapter 2: "The Psychology of Everyday Actions" from The Design of Everyday Things Download Chapter 2: "The Psychology of Everyday Actions" from The Design of Everyday Things, by Don Norman.

  2. Watch It's not you, Bad doors are everywhere Links to an external site.

  3. Observe your surroundings for bad designs. It could be a Norman Door or something else. (Sometimes the most poorly designed things are in your own living space.) For example, take a look at this staircase. Do you see anything confusing?
    Bad stair design
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  4. Take photos of the bad designs you find.

  5. Choose one or two of your photos and post them to this discussion.

  6. Explain why you believe what you found shows bad design.

  7. Review your classmates' posts.

  8. Comment on at least TWO of your classmates' photos and explanations. 

Criteria

For full credit:

  • Submit one or two photos of items you found that are bad designs (4 points)
  • Explain why you think the designs are bad (4 points)
  • Comment on at least TWO of your classmates' posts. Make sure your comments ADD to the discussion. ("I agree" or "Good post" are not acceptable. This is a discussion, not a "high five" forum.) (2 points)