Books that design me
Finding Inspiration in Every Flip
Being the lone designer in my team I gather design knowledge from all sources available to me and books have inspired me a lot. Here's a toast to all the books that have shaped the designer in me.
Don't Make Me Think
Steve Krug illustrates how usability can change the course of an app's design.
Steal like an Artist
Austin Kleon walks the readers through a short book listing down many practical tips for a learner to excel in design.
Articulating Design Decisions
This book from O'Reilly guides a new designer in communicating with various stakeholders and how to present the design effectively.
Emotional Design
Don Norman demonstrates how the look, feel and thought of a product/brand speaks for itself even before an initial interaction.
Rework
The authors Jason & David lists out smart, better, precise & actionable tips to approach tasks for succeeding in career.
Atomic Habits
James Clear's book is a tonic for anyone wishing to improve one's life one day at a time.
Power of your Sub-conscious Mind
The central theme of this book is that a person's belief is the rudder to steer one's life. Joseph Murphy explains that whatever is impressed on the subconscious mind, the conscious mind acts in accordance to make it a reality.