Human-Centered Design Considered Harmful (28 Jul 2005)

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Human-Centered Design Considered Harmful (28 Jul 2005)
The purpose of this essay is to provoke thought, discussion, and reconsideration of some of the fundamental principles of Human-Centered Design. These principles, I suggest, can be helpful, misleading, or wrong. At times, they might even be harmful. Activity-Centered Design is superior.

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