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Number of words – 136<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Usability is not often thought about during the purchasing process. Unless you actually test a number of units in a realistic environment, doing typical tasks, you are not likely to notice the ease or difficulty of use. If you just look at something, it appears straightforward enough, and the array of wonderful features seems to be a virtue. You may not realize that you won\u2019t be able to figure out how to use those features. I urge you to test products before you buy them. Before purchasing a new stovetop, pretend you are cooking a meal. Do it right there in the store. Do not be afraid to make mistakes or ask stupid questions. Remember, any problems you have are probably the design\u2019s fault, not yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excerpted from \u2018The Design of Everyday Things\u2019 by Don Norman<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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