a| 9780811847759

a| Howest

a| eng

a| 772.6 2| vsiso

a| Thoughtless acts ? : b| observations on intuitive design.

a| San Francisco : b| Chronicle Books, c| 2005.

a| 189 p. : b| ill.

a| From IDEO, the global innovation and design firm responsible for such landmark products as Apple's first computer mouse, comes a primer in the observation method that keeps their practice human-centered and ever ingenious. People unconsciously perform ultraordinary actions every day, from throwing a jacket over a chair back to claim the seat, or placing something in the teeth when all hands are full. These "thoughtless acts" reveal the subtle but crucial ways people behave in a world not always perfectly tailored to their needs. Thoughtless Acts? is a collection of dozens of (often humorous) snapshots capturing such fleeting adaptations and minor exploitations. This method of observation demonstrates the kind of common-sense approach that can inspire designers and anyone involved in creative endeavors. Thoughtless Acts? is a privileged peek at how IDEO creates the people-friendly products, services, and spaces for which they are so widely recognized.

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b| HWPNT c| PENTA j| PENTA.772.6 FULT 05 p| 3011286

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