So, you’re looking for book recommendations related to product design, eh? I’ve got you covered. This list includes books I’ve personally read and recommend to my designer friends. I’ll update this list as I read more books. My Recommendations All links below are affiliate links. A Project Guide to UX Design A book that provides a basic overview for designers new to UX. The Design of Everyday Things How to create usable products. A must-read for all product designers.

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