The Invisible Computer[1]
Why |
good products can fail,
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by Don Norman |
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a book review by Matthias Müller-Prove – |
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The Invisible Computer[1]
Why |
good products can fail,
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by Don Norman |
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a book review by Matthias Müller-Prove – |
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This book is not about invisible computers.human-centered design vs. technology-centered design tripod of product development: Technology, Marketing & User Experience |
This book is about invisible computers.An Information Appliance is a device that is the opposite of a general purpose device like a PC. It is optimized for one specific task only. Like a clock on the kitchen wall that is simply used by taking a look at it once you want to know the time. No input device is needed, no menus, no windows, no interface between the user and the task. An Information Applicance does not necessarily need to be a small device like a PDA – although the term is often (ab)used for hand-helds. The Canon Cat by Jef Raskin is an early example for a writing system, that is perfectly optimized for the task of wrinting with the computer. |
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