Change Quote by Donald A. Norman
““With the passage of time, the psychology of people stays the same, but the tools and objects in the world change.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Design of Everyday Things, 2013
Human nature stays constant while technology evolves, shaping behavior.
In simple terms: People unchanged, tools change.
Adapt design to human psychology.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- product design
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do tools shape us?
- What stays human?
New tools can also alter behavior patterns.