Norman’s reading made sense to me. I totally agree that emotions play a role in what tools or elements we use daily, and it could be as simple as a pot. We design things with purpose in mind, but making them appealing is as important. I really liked the part about the transformation from black and white screens to colors, and his argument that the inspiration of colors does not have a scientific effect but rather have an emotional one. It made me think of colors a painter would use to emphasize certain moods. For example, if an artist wants to emphasize loneliness or sad emotions they would use blues, and if they are emphasizing hope and love they would use worm colors like yellow and orange. I believe appealing design is as important as affordance, and having a balance between functionality and appearance is what good design is about.
Margret Hamiltion was an inspiring read. Her work did not only transform technology and software but opened possibilities for the developments we see today. It is a success story that proves a quote I read once: when there is a well, there is a way. We design what we want to be, but we can always re-design anything that does not fit into our plan. Similar to Hamilton who did not limit herself, we push our borders higher and higher every time we reach something. In a way, we push our lives the same way designers re-design objects and ideas. What made her different is that she had a vision that best suited her passion and inspiration. It is good to be inspired; nevertheless, everyone is inspired to aspire.