Why Being Wrong Made Me Successful ┃Don Norman

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Feb 6, 202501:25:16Arts

Don Norman, the legendary designer who coined the term "User Experience" and served as Apple's VP, shares insights from his remarkable career. At 89, he reveals why most designers fail to reach the C-suite, how AI will r...

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