Name: 3 ways good design makes you happy
Uploaded: 2009-03-09T08:21:00Z
Duration: 12 min 38 s
Description: In this talk from 2003, design critic Don Norman turns his incisive eye toward beauty, fun, pleasure and emotion, as he looks at design that makes people happy. He names the three emotional cues that a well-designed product must hit to succeed.

In this talk from 2003, design critic Don Norman turns his incisive eye toward beauty, fun, pleasure and emotion, as he looks at design that makes people happy. He names the three emotional cues that a well-designed product must hit to succeed.

Don Norman: 3 ways good design makes you happy

3 ways good design makes you happy

Reflective design influences perception and identity, proving that products aren't just tools, but extensions of our selves.

Exploring the intersection of emotion and design reveals that fun, beauty, and pleasure enhance usability and satisfaction.

Functional beauty in design, like a well-balanced knife, not only appeals visually but enhances the overall user experience.