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“AS for all those mistakes I make - they are on purpose - to teach you how to deal with them”

Quote by Donald A. Norman

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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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