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Patterns are good

UX Collective

Source: Tidbits A design pattern is a document that describes a common solution to a recurring design problem. According to Tibor Kunert (2009), using design patterns allows designers to quickly find solutions to problems using proven designs, rather than starting from scratch each time.

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“Books remain stubbornly, thrillingly relevant”: the enduring value of book design

Design Week

” And while there might not be one rule to good book design — Strelecki calls it a “process” between designers and clients — the jurors bring together a wealth of experience. Together and through that selection process, they might reveal answers to the secret of good book design Strelecki says.

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The 15 Best Web Design Books to Level Up Your Skills

Inkbot Design

Designing with the Mind in Mind by Jeff Johnson User experience guru Jeff Johnson takes designers deep into the workings of the mind in his book Designing with the Mind in Mind. Wroblewski made a compelling case for this approach's strategic and user benefits in his book Mobile First.

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The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills

Inkbot Design

Core design principles Concepts of visual organisation and composition Creative problem-solving processes Graphic design history Ideal for beginners yet insightful for experienced designers, Graphic Design Theory helps cement core graphic design knowledge.

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15+ Best Design Thinking Books to Read

Inkbot Design

7 – The Design of Business Sale The Design of Business: Why Design Thinking is the Next Competitive Advantage Hardcover Book Martin, Roger L. Author) English (Publication Language) 208 Pages – 10/13/2009 (Publication Date) – Harvard Business Review Press (Publisher) −$15.21 $19.79

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59 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2022

Shillington

From architects and product designers to textile artists and digital innovators, Women Design profiles a selection of the most dynamic female designers from the modern era, showcasing their finest work and celebrating their enduring influence. Buy the book. Buy the book. And here’s the book to explain it.