I recently finished reading the book “Design Of Everyday Things,” by Donald Norman.  I have know doubt that this is required reading for those going through an educational system for Interactive Design.  The book, as the title suggests, is about how to design things with their express usability in mind.

One careful point that Donald Norman makes in the book, is that even professionals, who go through great lengths in order to create a usable product, can make disastrous mistakes in design. For Donald, it was initially naming his book, “Psychology Of Everyday Things.” In doing so, he unwittingly cast his book into the psychology section of book stores and libraries. This left his work unnoticed and forgotten by designers who would have benefited from it the most.

Whether you are an aspiring Interaction Designer, Interior Decorator, Architect, Civil Engineer, or just someone who wants to gain new perspective about the things around them, this is a highly recommended book to enjoy.

I’ve spent the last few years of my life going through a bit of a career change.  What used to be a career in graphic design and web development has slowly morphed into that of an Interaction Designer.

I’ve decided to turn over a new leaf, and dedicate this blog space solely to talk about interaction design.

That’s all for now.  Expect more from me in the near future.