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What are Norman doors? How do they violate the basic principles of design, and why does it matter? Norman doors, or emergency doors, serve as a great example of discoverability and adaptation in design. Since we encounter so many doors in our lives, the Norman door serves as a single standard for emergency exits. Keep reading to find out how the Norman door is a successful example of design.
What does Stephen Covey say about roles in the context of time management? How do you draw a line between the different roles in your life? According to Stephen Covey, the roles you inhabit in your professional life are not in opposition to the roles you inhabit in your personal and social life; they overlap. It’s more important to figure out how to balance them. Keep reading to learn how to foster balance between your roles, according to Stephen Covey.
What is human error? Should designers take the idea of human error into account? The answer to the question “what is human error” is actually complicated. We tend to think of human error as our own mistakes, and blame ourselves. But some designs may actually be set up for us to fail. Keep reading to find out the answer to the question “what is human error” and more.
Do you want to know how to prevent error in your designs? Are there strategies in design thinking that can help you? Learning how to prevent error not only makes better designs but also creates safer designs. But in order to learn how to prevent error, you first need to learn what causes errors. Read more about what causes errors and how to prevent error using design thinking.
Have you ever failed goal you worked so hard towards? Why do you think that was and why do goals fail in general? If you’ve ever failed an important goal, you’ve probably wondered about what prevented you from reaching it. But have you ever thought about it in a more general sense? Why do goals fail more often than not? Keep reading to answer the question “why do goals fail?” and more.
What are the three levels of processing? How do they work and how do they relate to design? The three levels of processing look at the basics of how humans process thought and emotion. Though this is an extremely complex process, we can break it down into three levels when thinking about design. Read more about the three levels of processing and how they relate to design.
What are the different kinds of errors? How can designs work around these errors so that humans make them less? There are several kinds of errors that we consider “human errors.” But not all errors are the fault of the people using an object. Sometimes, these “errors” come about due to design issues. Read more about the different kinds of errors and how to consider them when designing.
What are optimal designs? How can you optimize the three levels of processing for great designs? Optimal designs are the most successful designs that take into account multiple areas of human functioning. By utilizing the three levels of processing, you can create optimal designs. Read more about optimal designs and how they work.
What is the current paradigm of time management? What is the Stephen Covey paradigm shift from urgency to importance? Traditional time management approaches work within the paradigm of urgency. They emphasize what’s urgent and downgrade what’s important. According to Stephen Covey, a paradigm shift—from urgency to importance—can reverse this thinking. Keep reading to learn about Stephen Covey’s paradigm shift process.
Do you feel like your life lacks fulfillment and purpose? Do you try to seek clarity but don’t know where to start? According to Brendon Burchard, clarity isn’t something that emerges on its own. You need to purposefully seek clarity about what you want out of life through reflection and experimentation. Keep reading for Brendon Burchard’s advice on how to seek clarity about the goals and values that will define your life.