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The Design of Everyday Things

The Design of Everyday Things

Don Norman

Explores the principles of design, focusing on usability and the importance of creating user-friendly products.

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Don't Make Me Think

Don't Make Me Think

Steve Krug

A guide on web usability, emphasizing simplicity and intuitive design for enhancing user experience.

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The Inmates Are Running the Asylum

The Inmates Are Running the Asylum

Alan Cooper

Discusses the challenges of user-centered design in software development, advocating for better usability in technology products.

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Build

Build

Tony Fadell

A memoir and business guide from the creator of the iPod and iPhone, sharing insights on product design and leadership.

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Product Design for the Web

Product Design for the Web

Randy J. Hunt

A practical guide to user-centered design, focusing on creating engaging web experiences.

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Envisioning Information

Envisioning Information

Edward R. Tufte

Discusses principles for designing information visuals, emphasizing clarity, integrity, and aesthetics.

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Visual Explanations

Visual Explanations

Edward R. Tufte

Explores techniques for explaining complex ideas visually, focusing on clarity and effective communication.

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The Visual Display of Quantitative Information

The Visual Display of Quantitative Information

Edward R. Tufte

A foundational text in data visualization, discussing methods for presenting quantitative data effectively.

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Creative Selection

Creative Selection

Ken Kocienda

A memoir by an Apple software engineer, detailing the design and development process at Apple.

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Insanely Simple

Insanely Simple

Ken Segall

An insider’s look at Apple’s design philosophy, emphasizing the importance of simplicity in innovation.

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How Buildings Learn

How Buildings Learn

Stewart Brand

Explores how buildings adapt and evolve over time, examining architecture as a dynamic process.

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The Timeless Way of Building

The Timeless Way of Building

Christopher Alexander

Discusses architecture and urban design, proposing a philosophy that emphasizes harmony between buildings and their environment.

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Stop Stealing Sheep & Find Out How Type Works

Stop Stealing Sheep & Find Out How Type Works

Erik Spiekermann

A guide to typography, discussing the principles of type design and its role in effective communication.

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Order without Design

Order without Design

Alain Bertaud

Discusses urban planning and the importance of market-driven development for effective city organization.

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The 99% Invisible City

The 99% Invisible City

Roman Mars

A look at the hidden design elements in urban life, revealing the thought and creativity that shape cities.

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The Field Guide to Human-Centered Design

The Field Guide to Human-Centered Design

IDEO.org

Explores design thinking and its application in creating user-centric solutions.

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Make Space

Make Space

Scott Doorley

Insights on fostering creativity and collaboration through design.

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This is Service Design Thinking

This is Service Design Thinking

Marc Stickdorn

A comprehensive guide to applying service design thinking principles.

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The Design of Business

The Design of Business

Roger L. Martin

Explores the intersection of design and business strategy.

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Cradle to Cradle

Cradle to Cradle

Michael Braungart

Proposes an eco-friendly design philosophy that advocates for sustainable production.

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Beautiful Evidence

Beautiful Evidence

Edward R. Tufte

Explores the visual presentation of information, emphasizing clarity and beauty.

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Mindful Design

Mindful Design

Scott Riley

A guide to integrating mindfulness principles into UX and digital design.

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Designing Web Usability

Designing Web Usability

Jakob Nielsen

Foundational book on user-centered web design.

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Thinking with type

Thinking with type

Ellen Lupton

Guide on typography and design principles.

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The Cult of LEGO

The Cult of LEGO

John Baichtal

Celebrates the cultural impact of LEGO through its history and influence.

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User Interface Design for Programmers

User Interface Design for Programmers

Joel Spolsky

Guide to UI design focused on usability for programmers.

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Rocket Surgery Made Easy

Rocket Surgery Made Easy

Steve Krug

Practical guide to conducting user testing for better design.

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slide:ology

slide:ology

Nancy Duarte

Guide on effective visual storytelling and presentation design.

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Change by Design

Change by Design

Tim Brown

Introduction to design thinking for business innovation.

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The Upcycle

The Upcycle

William McDonough

Discusses sustainable design principles and practices for a healthier environment.

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Designing Your Life

Designing Your Life

Bill Burnett

Framework for creating a fulfilling and meaningful life through design thinking.

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