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The Design of Everyday Things

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Who is the author of 'The Design of Everyday Things'?
What is the primary focus of the book?Usability and Human-Centered DesignArchitectural DesignGraphic DesignFashion Design
In the context of the book, what does 'Affordance' refer to?
'The Design of Everyday Things' was originally published under what name?The Psychology of Everyday ThingsThe Anatomy of Everyday ThingsThe Art of Everyday ThingsThe Mechanism of Everyday Things
What is a 'signifier' as per the book?
The book mentions 'Stove Controls' as an example of what?Poor designInnovative designSustainable designMinimalist design
What does Norman's Law state?
What design principle does the 'Door Problem' illustrate?VisibilityFeedbackConsistencyAffordance
What are 'Constraints' in design as referred to in the book?
In the book, what does the 'Paradox of Technology' refer to?The more advanced the tech, the more chances for failureThe more primitive the tech, the more reliableThe more tech, the less human interactionThe less tech, the more creativity