Top 10 UX Books to Read in 2023
As someone that works in product, staying up-to-date on the latest trends, techniques, and best practices is crucial to your success. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 UX books to read in 2023. These books cover a wide range of topics, including user research, design thinking, usability testing, and frameworks to accelerate your timelines.
"Designing Interactions" by Bill Moggridge
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of UX design. It covers the history of interaction design and explores the principles and techniques used to design effective user experiences.
"Don't Make Me Think" by Steve Krug
This classic book is a great introduction to usability and user-centered design. It covers the fundamental principles of good web design and provides practical tips for creating effective websites and applications.
"The Elements of User Experience" by Jesse James Garrett
In this book, Jesse James Garrett breaks down the components of a successful user experience into five key elements: strategy, scope, structure, skeleton, and surface. He provides a framework for understanding how these elements work together to create a seamless user experience.
"User Research" by Steve Portigal
This book is a comprehensive guide to user research, covering everything from planning and recruiting to conducting interviews and analyzing data. It's a great resource for anyone looking to improve their skills in this important area of UX design.
"The UX Book" by Rex Hartson and Pardha Pyla
This book is a comprehensive guide to UX design, covering everything from user-centered design to usability testing and design thinking. It's a great resource for anyone looking to improve their skills in this important field.
"The Design of Everyday Things" by Don Norman
This classic book is a must-read for anyone interested in UX design. It explores the psychology of how we interact with objects and explains how to design products that are easy to use and understand.
"Sketching User Experiences" by Bill Buxton
This book is a great resource for anyone looking to improve their skills in visual communication and design thinking. It covers a wide range of techniques for sketching and prototyping user experiences, including paper prototyping, wireframing, and more.
"The UX Team of One" by Leah Buley
This book is a great resource for UX designers working in small teams or as the sole UX designer on a project. It covers the essential skills and techniques needed to be successful in this role, including how to conduct user research, design effective user flows, and more.
"Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the psychology of decision making. It covers a wide range of topics, including how our brains process information, how we make decisions, and how we can make better choices in the future.
"Designing Web Interfaces" by Bill Scott and Theresa Neil
This book is a comprehensive guide to designing effective web interfaces. It covers a wide range of topics, including usability, user experience, and design patterns.
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