Don Norman has published 1 novel, 10 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with The Psychology of Everyday Things (1988). The latest is Living with Complexity (2010).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Don Norman
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The Psychology of Everyday Things
Don Norman's most-read book, rated by 66 Open Library readers.
Newest
Living with Complexity
Published 2010.
Standalone novels in order
The Design of Future Things (2007)
Non-fiction in order
Memory and Attention (1968)
Models of Human Memory (1970)
Perspectives on Cognitive Science (1981)
Learning and Memory (1982)
User Centered System Design (1986)
The Psychology of Everyday Things (1988)
Turn Signals Are the Facial Expressions of Automobiles (1992)
Things That Make Us Smart (1993)
Emotional Design (2003)
Living with Complexity (2010)
Other books in order
The Invisible Computer (1998)
Design for a Better World (2023)
About Don Norman
Donald Arthur Norman is an American researcher, professor, and author. Norman is the founding director of The Design Lab at University of California, San Diego. He is best known for his books on design, especially The Design of Everyday Things. He is widely regarded for his expertise in the fields of design, usability engineering, and cognitive science, and has shaped the development of the field of cognitive systems engineering. He is a co-founder of the Nielsen Norman Group, along with Jakob Nielsen. He is also an IDEO fellow and a member of the Board of Trustees of IIT Institute of Design in Chicago. He also holds the title of Professor Emeritus of Cognitive Science at the University of California, San Diego. Norman is an active Distinguished Visiting Professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), where he spends two months a year teaching.
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Don Norman FAQ
- How many books has Don Norman written?
- Don Norman has published 1 novel, 10 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Don Norman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Psychology of Everyday Things.
- What is Don Norman's latest book?
- Living with Complexity (2010).
- What is Don Norman's most famous book?
- The Psychology of Everyday Things (1988) is Don Norman's most widely read book.
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