// Book comparison
The Design of Everyday Things vs How to Win Friends and Influence People
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
The Design of Everyday Things
by Don Norman
★ 4.9/5
How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| The Design of Everyday Things | How to Win Friends and Influence People | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 368 | 288 |
| Reading time | ~9.2 h | ~7.2 h |
| Published | 1988 | 1936 |
| Author | Don Norman | Dale Carnegie |
| Category | Pemasaran & Penjualan | Kepemimpinan |
| Publisher | Basic Books | Simon & Schuster |
Choose The Design of Everyday Things if…
- → You're interested in pemasaran & penjualan.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You want the more recent perspective (1988).
Choose How to Win Friends and Influence People if…
- → You're interested in kepemimpinan.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~7.2 hours).
Key takeaways — The Design of Everyday Things
- ✓ Prioritaskan Discoverability dan Feedback, agar setiap elemen produk secara jelas menunjukkan fungsi dan memberikan konfirmasi langsung terhadap aksi pengguna.
- ✓ Sesuaikan desain produk dengan Model Mental Pengguna, dengan memahami bahwa orang berinteraksi dengan teknologi berdasarkan pengalaman masa lalu dan analogi yang intuitif.
- ✓ Gunakan Constraints sebagai Perisai Strategis, secara sengaja membatasi pilihan pengguna untuk mencegah kesalahan besar dan membimbing pelanggan menuju jalur keberhasilan yang paling efisien.
Key takeaways — How to Win Friends and Influence People
- ✓ Laksanakan Apresiasi Radikal dengan mengenali dan mengakui kekuatan tulus anggota tim Anda, yang merupakan cara paling efektif untuk menginspirasi kinerja tinggi dan loyalitas.
- ✓ Kuasi Empati Perspektif dengan selalu berusaha memahami motif dan kebutuhan pemangku kepentingan sebelum mencoba membujuk mereka pada sudut pandang strategis Anda.
- ✓ Hindari Kritik Langsung dan gunakan metode tidak langsung untuk menunjukkan kesalahan, sehingga menjaga martabat orang lain dan memelihara lingkungan kerja yang kolaboratif.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with The Design of Everyday Things. If you specifically need kepemimpinan, How to Win Friends and Influence People is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is The Design of Everyday Things or How to Win Friends and Influence People better? +
The Design of Everyday Things has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. The Design of Everyday Things focuses on pemasaran & penjualan, while How to Win Friends and Influence People focuses on kepemimpinan. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, The Design of Everyday Things or How to Win Friends and Influence People? +
How to Win Friends and Influence People is shorter (288 pages, ~7.2 hours) compared to The Design of Everyday Things (368 pages, ~9.2 hours).
Should I read The Design of Everyday Things or How to Win Friends and Influence People first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with The Design of Everyday Things. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.