// Book comparison
The Design of Everyday Things vs Think Again
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman and Think Again by Adam Grant.
The Design of Everyday Things
by Don Norman
★ 4.9/5
Think Again
by Adam Grant
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| The Design of Everyday Things | Think Again | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 368 | 320 |
| Reading time | ~9.2 h | ~8.0 h |
| Published | 1988 | 2021 |
| Author | Don Norman | Adam Grant |
| Category | Pemasaran & Penjualan | Kepemimpinan |
| Publisher | Basic Books | Viking |
Choose The Design of Everyday Things if…
- → You're interested in pemasaran & penjualan.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
Choose Think Again if…
- → You're interested in kepemimpinan.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~8.0 hours).
- → You want the more recent perspective (2021).
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 — Think Again
- ✓ Adopsi Mindset Ilmuwan dengan memperlakukan strategi bisnis sebagai hipotesis yang harus terus diuji dan divalidasi berdasarkan data pasar dan umpan balik terbaru.
- ✓ Kembangkan Kerendahan Hati Percaya Diri, dengan mengakui batas pengetahuan Anda agar tetap terbuka terhadap ide-ide lebih baik dan wawasan strategis yang lebih akurat dari tim Anda.
- ✓ Bangun Budaya Berpikir Ulang dalam tim dengan memberi penghargaan pada 'keberanian untuk salah' dan mendorong pertanyaan rutin terhadap praktik terbaik organisasi yang sudah mapan.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with The Design of Everyday Things. If you specifically need kepemimpinan, Think Again is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is The Design of Everyday Things or Think Again 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 Think Again focuses on kepemimpinan. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, The Design of Everyday Things or Think Again? +
Think Again is shorter (320 pages, ~8.0 hours) compared to The Design of Everyday Things (368 pages, ~9.2 hours).
Should I read The Design of Everyday Things or Think Again 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.