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The Design of Everyday Things vs Ogilvy on Advertising

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman and Ogilvy on Advertising by David Ogilvy.

At a glance

The Design of Everyday Things Ogilvy on Advertising
Rating ★ 4.9/5 ★ 4.9/5
Pages 368 224
Reading time ~9.2 h ~5.6 h
Published 1988 1983
Author Don Norman David Ogilvy
Category Pemasaran & Penjualan Pemasaran & Penjualan
Publisher Basic Books Vintage

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 Ogilvy on Advertising if…

  • You're interested in pemasaran & penjualan.
  • You prefer a shorter read (~5.6 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.
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Key takeaways — Ogilvy on Advertising

  • Prioritaskan Penelitian Pasar sebagai dasar strategi kreatif Anda, memastikan pesan organisasi didasarkan pada motivasi nyata konsumen untuk membeli.
  • Kembangkan Gagasan Utama untuk setiap kampanye—sebuah konsep tunggal yang mencolok dan membuat merek Anda menonjol sekaligus memberikan arah strategis yang seragam untuk semua aset pemasaran.
  • Fokus pada Persuasi Informatif, menyadari bahwa 'semakin banyak yang Anda ceritakan, semakin banyak yang terjual,' terutama saat menghadapi produk yang kompleks atau bernilai tinggi.
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The verdict

If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with The Design of Everyday Things. If you want a different angle on the same topic, Ogilvy on Advertising is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.

❓ FAQ

Is The Design of Everyday Things or Ogilvy on Advertising 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 Ogilvy on Advertising focuses on pemasaran & penjualan. See the verdict below.

Which is shorter, The Design of Everyday Things or Ogilvy on Advertising? +

Ogilvy on Advertising is shorter (224 pages, ~5.6 hours) compared to The Design of Everyday Things (368 pages, ~9.2 hours).

Should I read The Design of Everyday Things or Ogilvy on Advertising 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.