9 UI/UX Books You Must
9 UI/UX Books You Must
Become a Better UI/UX Designer
🎨 9 Books Every UI/UX Designer Must Read
Over the years, I’ve found that the right books can accelerate your growth as a designer, helping you think beyond pixels and wireframes. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your expertise, these 9 books are essential for becoming a better UI/UX designer.
Each one offers powerful insights into design principles, user psychology, and the art of creating experiences that people love.
1️⃣ Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug
➟ This classic will teach you the principles of intuitive navigation and user-friendly design. A must-read for understanding how to make your designs as effortless as possible for users.
2️⃣ The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman
➟ Norman’s guide will help you dive into the psychology behind user interactions and design usability. It’s a timeless resource for understanding how people interact with everything—from apps to physical products.
3️⃣ Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal
➟ Want to create designs that keep users coming back? This book offers practical strategies for building habit-forming products, perfect for designers working in apps or websites that need regular engagement.
4️⃣ 100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People by Susan M. Weinschenk
➟ Gain insights into human behavior to enhance your design decisions. This book breaks down psychological principles that will improve the way you create user experiences.
5️⃣ Universal Principles of Design by William Lidwell, Kritina Holden, and Jill Butler
➟ A comprehensive collection of fundamental design principles that apply to every project. Whether you’re designing an interface or a physical product, this book covers everything from balance to hierarchy.
6️⃣ About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design by Alan Cooper, Robert Reimann, David Cronin, and Christopher Noessel
➟ If you want a deep dive into interaction design and user experience best practices, this is the book for you. It provides practical advice on creating compelling user interfaces and experiences.
7️⃣ Lean UX: Applying Lean Principles to Improve User Experience by Jeff Gothelf and Josh Seiden
➟ Learn how to integrate user experience design with Agile methodologies. This book will help you deliver better designs faster, with a focus on collaboration and iterative improvements.
8️⃣ Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days by Jake Knapp
➟ Discover the design sprint process, a revolutionary approach to rapid prototyping and user feedback. This book is perfect for designers who want to solve big challenges in less time.
9️⃣ Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
➟ Deepen your understanding of how users think and make decisions. Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman’s insights into cognitive biases and decision-making will help you design with empathy and effectiveness.
📖 What other books would you add to the list?
I’d love to hear about the books that have influenced your design journey—share them in the comments!
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