Non-design books for designers

141: To be a good product designer, you must grasp more than just design principles, do research to understand user wants, and focus on your soft skills.

Every time my students ask me about book recommendations for designers, I struggle to answer this question. There are many resources that provide a list of design related books. And every time they share the same ones, which is somewhat annoying.

To be a good product designer, you must grasp more than just design principles, do research to understand user wants, and focus on your soft skills.

Product design is a difficult, multi-disciplinary practice that necessitates a mastery of a wide range of concepts and methodologies, especially if you want to become a senior product designer.

Here is a collection of my favorite books that helped me comprehend various disciplines and widen my perspective on product development and the role of the designer in it.