Experts recommend
UX Design books
At MentorCruise, we are all about making the most out of the experience of others. As
part of that, we've connected and asked dozens of experts and professionals
in UX Design about
their favourite books – and here are the answers.
Fundamentals of UX Design
Understanding the concepts
of UX Design starts with
understanding the fundamentals. On your way to
mastery, it's crucial for you to understand how certain concepts were derived, and why things work like
they do. Starting with these resources is the best way to do so.
Lean UX
Inspired by Lean and Agile development theories, Lean UX lets you focus on the actual experience being designed, rather than deliverables. This book shows you how to collaborate closely with other members of your Agile product team, and gather feedback early and often.
Recommended by the experts and mentors at MentorCruise
Universal Principles of Design
Universal Principles of Design is the first cross-disciplinary reference of design. Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, this book pairs clear explanations of the design concepts featured with visual examples of those concepts applied in practice.
Recommended by the experts and mentors at MentorCruise
Designing Interfaces, 3rd Edition
Designing good application interfaces isn’t easy now that companies need to create compelling, seamless user experiences across an exploding number of channels, screens, and contexts. In this updated third edition, you’ll learn how to navigate through the maze of design options. By capturing UI best practices as design patterns, this best-selling book provides solutions to common design problems.
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Don't Make Me Think
Hundreds of thousands of Web designers and developers have relied on usability guru Steve Krug's guide to help them understand the principles of intuitive navigation and information design. Witty, commonsensical, and eminently practical, it's one of the best-loved and most recommended books on the subject.
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Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products
As Product Manager, user engagement is always at the top of your mind. The best way to have engaged users is to create habit-forming products. Nir Eyal walks us through the inner workings of almost addicting social apps and boils down how you can use the same mechanisms for good.
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