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“In their work, designers often become expert with the device they are designing. Users are often expert at the task they are trying to perform with the device. [...] Professional designers are usually aware of the pitfalls. But most design is not done by professional designers, it is done by engineers, programmers, and managers.”

Quote by Donald A. Norman

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Donald A. Norman
Donald A. Norman

Donald A. Norman, born on December 25, 1935, is a renowned author. His work primarily focuses on human factors engineering, design psychology, and user experience. more

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