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πŸ€– AI & Machine Learning

The Design of Everyday Things

This course explores the fundamental principles and insights from Don Norman's influential book, "The Design of Everyday...

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Sections

1. Introduction to Everyday Design
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Overview of design principles and their relevance to daily life.

6 topics (6 versions)
1.1Why Design Matters
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1.2Identifying Good and Bad Designs
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1.3Common Design Challenges
1.4Importance of User-Centered Design
1.5Role of Designers
1.6The Evolution of Everyday Objects
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2. Psychology of Everyday Actions
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Understanding human cognition and behavior in interacting with objects.

7 topics (7 versions)
2.1Human Cognition and Design
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2.2Perception and Interpretation
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2.3Memory and Learning
2.4Cognitive Mapping
2.5Mental Models
2.6Errors and Mistakes
2.7Feedback and Visibility

3. Affordances and Signifiers
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How objects communicate possibilities and usage instructions.

6 topics (6 versions)
3.1Understanding Affordances
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3.2Signifiers Defined
3.3Distinguishing Affordances and Signifiers
3.4Using Signifiers Effectively
3.5Invisible Affordances
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3.6Misleading Signifiers
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4. Constraints and Mapping
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Leveraging constraints in design to guide user interactions.

7 topics (7 versions)
4.1Types of Constraints
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4.2Physical Constraints
4.3Logical Constraints
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4.4Cultural Constraints
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4.5Semantic Constraints
4.6Natural Mapping
4.7Mapping Controls to Functions

5. Feedback and Visibility
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Creating clear, immediate information about user actions and system status.

5 topics (5 versions)
5.1Importance of Feedback
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5.2Feedback Timing and Clarity
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5.3Visibility and Discoverability
5.4Designing Effective Feedback
5.5Feedback in Digital Interfaces

6. Designing for Error
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Anticipating and managing user mistakes through thoughtful design.

6 topics (6 versions)
6.1Understanding Human Errors
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6.2Slips vs. Mistakes
6.3Preventing Errors
6.4Detecting and Recovering from Errors
6.5Design Strategies for Error Handling
6.6Error Tolerant Systems

7. Human-Centered Design (HCD)
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Principles and processes of designing with human needs at the forefront.

7 topics (7 versions)
7.1HCD Principles
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7.2HCD Process Overview
7.3Empathy in Design
7.4User Research Techniques
7.5Prototyping and User Testing
7.6Iterative Design
7.7Balancing User and Business Needs

8. Design Thinking Methods
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Practical methods and techniques to implement design thinking.

6 topics (6 versions)
8.1Empathize Phase
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8.2Define Phase
8.3Ideate Phase
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8.4Prototype Phase
8.5Test Phase
8.6Implementing Solutions

9. Emotional Design
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Exploring how emotional responses influence user interaction and satisfaction.

6 topics (6 versions)
9.1Levels of Emotional Processing
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9.2Visceral Design
9.3Behavioral Design
9.4Reflective Design
9.5Designing for Pleasure
9.6Emotion and Usability

10. The Complexity of Modern Devices
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Challenges and strategies for designing intuitive, usable complex systems.

6 topics (6 versions)
10.1Complexity and User Frustration
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10.2Simplifying Interfaces
10.3Managing Feature Overload
10.4Designing for Expert vs. Novice Users
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10.5Progressive Disclosure
10.6Standardization and Consistency
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11. Design Ethics and Responsibility
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Understanding the ethical considerations and responsibilities inherent in design.

5 topics (5 versions)
11.1Ethics in Design Decisions
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11.2Inclusive Design
11.3Accessibility Considerations
11.4Sustainable Design
11.5Social and Cultural Impact

12. Evaluating Everyday Designs
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Methods and criteria to analyze design effectiveness.

6 topics (6 versions)
12.1Heuristic Evaluation
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12.2Usability Testing Methods
12.3User Interviews and Surveys
12.4Analyzing User Feedback
12.5Metrics and Evaluation
12.6Iterating Based on Evaluation

13. Case Studies in Everyday Design
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Practical analysis of real-world designs.

5 topics (5 versions)
13.1Case Study: Kitchen Appliances
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13.2Case Study: Doors and Handles
13.3Case Study: Consumer Electronics
13.4Case Study: Mobile Applications
13.5Case Study: Transportation Systems

14. Future Trends in Everyday Design
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Emerging trends and future directions in design practices.

5 topics (5 versions)
14.1Smart Objects and IoT
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14.2AI and Adaptive Interfaces
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14.3Augmented Reality (AR)
14.4Sustainable and Eco-friendly Designs
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14.5Design for Global Audiences

15. Implementing Good Design Practices
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Practical guidance for applying design principles in daily projects.

5 topics (5 versions)
15.1Creating a Design-Centered Culture
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15.2Collaboration Between Teams
15.3Integrating User Feedback
15.4Continuous Improvement
15.5Resources and Tools for Designers
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