// 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 & Jualan | Kepimpinan |
| Publisher | Basic Books | Simon & Schuster |
Choose The Design of Everyday Things if…
- → You're interested in pemasaran & jualan.
- → 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 kepimpinan.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~7.2 hours).
Key takeaways — The Design of Everyday Things
- ✓ Utamakan Discoverability dan Feedback, pastikan setiap elemen produk anda memberi isyarat secara jelas tentang fungsi dan mengesahkan tindakan pengguna secara segera.
- ✓ Sesuaikan reka bentuk produk anda dengan Model Mental Pengguna, sedar bahawa manusia berinteraksi dengan teknologi berdasarkan pengalaman lalu dan analogi intuitif.
- ✓ Gunakan Constraints sebagai Perisai Strategik, secara sengaja mengehadkan pilihan pengguna untuk mengelakkan kesilapan besar dan membimbing pelanggan ke jalan kejayaan yang paling efisien.
Key takeaways — How to Win Friends and Influence People
- ✓ Amalkan Penghargaan Radikal dengan mengenal pasti dan mengiktiraf kekuatan ikhlas anggota pasukan anda, yang merupakan cara paling berkesan untuk menginspirasi prestasi tinggi dan kesetiaan.
- ✓ Kuasai Pemahaman Empati dengan sentiasa berusaha memahami motif dan keperluan pihak berkepentingan sebelum cuba memujuk mereka kepada pandangan strategik anda.
- ✓ Elakkan Kritikan Langsung dan sebaliknya gunakan kaedah tidak langsung untuk menunjukkan kesilapan, memastikan maruah orang lain terjaga dan suasana kerja kekal kerjasama.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with The Design of Everyday Things. If you specifically need kepimpinan, 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 & jualan, while How to Win Friends and Influence People focuses on kepimpinan. 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.