When I use a direct manipulation system—whether for text editing, drawing pictures, or creating and playing games—I do think of myself not as using a… - Donald Norman

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When I use a direct manipulation system—whether for text editing, drawing pictures, or creating and playing games—I do think of myself not as using a computer but as doing the particular task. The computer is, in effect, invisible. The point cannot be overstressed: make the computer system invisible.