The Design of Everyday Things

How product design satisfies or frustrates customers

The Design of Everyday Things launched on August 24, 2015 with 22 votes, #1,373 of 3,588 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 11 years on.

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LaunchedAug 24, 2015

Launch day▲ 22 votestop 38% of 3,588 that month

Websiteamazon.comonline, checked September 2026

CategoryLife & fun

TopicsDesign Books, Books

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#1,373
of 3,588 launches in August 2015: 50%
of 2015's launches got fewer votes: 133
launches landed the same day: 11 yrs
on, the site is still online (checked September 2026)

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