Book Reading # 21

Chapter 7: User-Centered Design

Summary
This closing chapter summarizes all of the concepts that have been described in the book. It mentions what designers should be keeping in mind when designing a product. Norman suggests seven design principles to keep design simple. The chapter also discusses how designs can affect society in both positive and negative ways.
Discussion
I feel this summary chapter was a good way to wrap up the book. The way Norman writes this chapter, it is simple to remember the concepts he talks about in previous chapters. He suggests increasing usability and effectiveness. This is interesting because the professor that I consider to be the best in the Computer Science Department always tries to convey the idea of usability, portability, and effectiveness.