Norman Doors

We’ve got one in our offices…a Norman door. I’m forever trying to pull it when I should be pushing it. Other people do the same. It is badly designed.

Karryn, one of my colleagues, obviously feels the same. She sent me this great video about Don Norman and design.

The Norman door is basically any door that’s confusing or difficult to use. It was named after (and not by) design guru Don Norman to define this all-too-common design foible. To determine if a door is “Norman,” ask yourself whether the door makes sense as you approach it. Grade it pass or fail.

Source: https://uxdesign.cc/intro-to-ux-the-norman-door-61f8120b6086

Kevin Harrington Partner

Kevin Harrington is a Partner at Exit Factor UK, helping SME owners increase business value & build a rewarding, well-planned exit. Former CMO at BBC Worldwide.

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