Friction by Design: The Psychological Sabotage of the Norman Door

We have all experienced the sudden, embarrassing jolt of pulling a door handle, only to realize the door must be pushed. We instantly blame ourselves for being clumsy or inattentive. However, the science of industrial design reveals a much more infuriating truth: the fault lies entirely with the architect. These poorly designed objects are known as "e;Norman Doors."e; They provide incorrect phys...