Here are the latest updates to the Monster List of UX Books.
Recently Added Book Lists
A well-rounded book list for Designers, Design Leaders & Product Managers by John Menard
Newly Released Books
December
Mindful Design: How and Why to Make Design Decisions for the Good of Those Using Your Product by Scott Riley
January
Think Like a UX Researcher: How to Observe Users, Influence Design, and Shape Business Strategy by David Travis & Philip Hodgson
March
DESIGN{H}ERS: A Celebration of Women in Design Today by Victionary
April
The Designer’s Dictionary of Type by Sean Adams
Ruined by Design: How Designers Destroyed the World, and What We Can Do to Fix It by Mike Monteiro
- Excerpt: Ayn Rand Is a Dick
Everyday Information Architecture by Lisa Maria Martin
Design for How People Think: Using Brain Science to Build Better Products by John Whalen
Animation Handbook by Ryan McLeod
Collaborative Product Design: Help Any Team Build a Better Experience by Austin Govella
June
Collaborative Improv: Building Better Products Through Improvisation by David Farkas
Books Recommended by Users
Mindful Design: How and Why to Make Design Decisions for the Good of Those Using Your Product by Scott Riley
“This is an excellent book that challenges us to think more critically and cautiously about the products and services that we use. It uses psychology as a pathway to discuss the models of attention, motivation, learning, memory, among other things. I think it is a great resource for new & experienced designers.”
-anonymous
The Gamer’s Brain: How Neuroscience and UX Can Impact Video Game Design by Celia Hodent
Game Usability: Advancing the Player Experience by Noah Schaffer & Katherine Isbister
Games User Research by Anders Drachen
“I’m a UX Designer and just started to dive into UX for games. I noticed that finding books on this topic is really hard, so I wanted to help spread the word about the nice books out there. :)”
-anonymous
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Book Reviews by Users
Org Design for Design Orgs: Building and Managing In-House Design Teams by Peter Merholz & Kristin Skinner
“Just the best book for management in design”
-Damien Boyer, Rating: 5/5
Orchestrating Experiences: Collaborative Design for Complexity by Patrick Quattlebaum & Chris Risdon
“One of the best books I’ve read at wrapping up the entire consultative design process.”
-Brad Sukala, Rating: 5/5
Interdisciplinary Interaction Design by James Pannafino
“Nice, basic overview of the major things to consider when designing or creating a design.”
-Natalie, Rating: 4/5
Don’t Make Me Think by Steve Krug
“Very pragmatic book. A must read!”
-Marc Pastorino, Rating: 4/5
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