UX Book Recommendations

A common-sense approach to web usability. This book explains why people leave websites and how to make them more user-friendly.

The classic introduction to design thinking and human-centered design. Explains how good design makes products usable and enjoyable.

Comprehensive guide to interaction design principles and practices. Covers everything from user research to interface design.

How to apply lean principles to UX design. Focuses on building better products faster through experimentation and iteration.

A clear, concise introduction to the field of user experience design. Explains the five planes of UX from strategy to surface.

Explains the psychology behind habit-forming products and how to design for user engagement.

Practical guide to measuring usability and user experience. Covers quantitative and qualitative methods.

A practical guide to running design sprints. Step-by-step process for solving problems and testing ideas quickly.

Practical guide for solo UX practitioners. Covers how to do UX work effectively when you're the only designer.

125 fundamental design principles explained with examples. Quick reference guide for design decisions.

A collection of the key maxims that designers must consider when building user interfaces. Based on psychological principles of human behavior.

A practical guide to user research for designers. Shows how to do just enough research to make informed decisions without overcomplicating.

A practical guide to conducting effective user interviews. Covers everything from planning to analysis.

How to understand users' mental models to design better products. Explains how people think about tasks and goals.

A do-it-yourself guide to finding and fixing usability problems. Practical approach to usability testing.

Simple guide to understanding user interface design guidelines based on human perception and cognition.

Collaborative design for complexity. How to design connected experiences across multiple touchpoints.

Technique for better user understanding in agile product development. How to build shared understanding.

The fast and easy way to define and refine user interfaces. Practical guide to low-fidelity prototyping.

How to create products that people will love. Explores the role of emotion in design.

A practical guide to collaborative UX design. Shows how to work effectively with stakeholders, developers, and other team members.

A crash course in 100 short lessons covering the fundamentals of UX design. Comprehensive yet entertaining guide for anyone interested in user experience design.

How the hidden rules of design are changing the way we live, work and play. Explores how design principles subtly shape our daily lives and the world around us.

A practical guide to UI design packed with actionable information. Covers design principles, hierarchy, typography, and more with excellent examples.

100 facts about user behavior, categorized into clear chapters. Each section includes actionable takeaways for applying psychological principles to design.

A short, conversational guide to the business of design. Covers money, handling clients, contracts, and building confidence as a designer.

A comprehensive reference book on UX/UI design patterns and terminology. Explains common design patterns with examples and screenshots.

A comprehensive guide to user research methods. Covers observation techniques, interviews, surveys, and usability testing.

How to observe users, influence design, and create better products. Focuses on developing a researcher mindset and critical thinking.

User research war stories from the field. Real-world examples of what can go wrong in user research and how to handle it.

Through lean user research. Practical guide to validating product ideas quickly and effectively using lean research methods.

Real users, real time, real research. Guide to conducting effective user research remotely using various tools and techniques.

How to create human-centered products and services. Comprehensive guide covering research, design, and development processes.