Jared Spool
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Recommended Books
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Design Is a Job by Mike Monteiro
How to Be an Antiracist
First, Break All the Rules
Mental Models

Mapping Experiences
Ruined by Design
Source & Proof
“This book was a huge influence for a lot of folks. It's the best book about being a professional designer out there. Even more relevant today than when it came out.”
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“The first framework is from Gallup and was written up in their great book: First, Break All The Rules. It?s the Q12 employee engagement measures. Each question makes it simple for a manager to identify where they need to improve.”
“@usiriczman The first ones that come to mind are: @danachis?s Handbook of Usability Testing @indiyoung?s books on Mental Models and Empathy @kimgoodwin?s Design for the Digital Age @leahbuley?s UX Team of One @vlh?s book on Animation There are so many others, it would be hard to list all.”
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“@sarah_edo @WickyNilliams @JorgeBenevides7 @AdamRackis @KristyT @ChiaraAliotta @kylietimpani @berkun If you are primarily interested in visual design or graphic design, Robin Williams?s The NonDesigner Design Book is a great introduction. NonDesigner's Design Book, The”
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