5 UX research-driven design books you must read
“The UX Book: Process and Guidelines for Ensuring a Quality User Experience” by Rex Hartson and Pardha S. Pyla
“The UX Book: Process and Guidelines for Ensuring a Quality User Experience” is a comprehensive guide to the User Experience (UX) design process, written by Rex Hartson and Pardha S. Pyla. It covers the key concepts and techniques involved in UX design, and provides practical advice on how to conduct user research, create personas and scenarios, and design user interfaces. The book is designed for UX designers, product managers, and other professionals who are interested in improving the quality of their products and services through a user-centered design approach. It is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of UX design and the key principles that drive it.
“Just Enough Research” by Erika Hall
“Just Enough Research” by Erika Hall is a practical guide to conducting research in a fast-paced, agile design environment. The book provides a fresh, accessible approach to research methods, and focuses on the most important aspects of research that designers need to know in order to make informed design decisions. It covers the basics of research planning, recruitment, and analysis, and provides clear guidance on how to balance the need for research with the need for speed and agility in design. This book is ideal for UX designers, product managers, and other professionals who want to understand the key principles of research-driven design, and who want to incorporate research into their design process in a way that is both effective and efficient.
“The User Experience Team of One: A Research and Design Survival Guide” by Leah Buley
“The User Experience Team of One: A Research and Design Survival Guide” by Leah Buley is a comprehensive guide to designing great user experiences on your own. The book is written for UX practitioners who are working on their own or as part of a small team, and who need to effectively plan and execute research and design projects without the support of a large UX team. This book covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of research and design, to advanced techniques for prototyping and testing. It provides practical advice on how to prioritize tasks, manage time and resources, and communicate with stakeholders. This book is a valuable resource for UX designers, product managers, and other professionals who want to make an impact with their design work, even if they are working on their own.
“The Field Guide to Human-Centered Design” by IDEO.org
“The Field Guide to Human-Centered Design” by IDEO.org is a comprehensive guide to the design thinking process and human-centered design. The book provides a practical and actionable guide for creating innovative and impactful design solutions. It covers a range of topics, including the basics of design thinking, user research, prototyping, and testing. The Field Guide also provides detailed case studies and examples from the design consultancy IDEO, showing how they apply the design thinking process to real-world projects. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced designer, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to create user-centered design solutions.
“A Designer’s Research Manual, 2nd edition, Updated and Expanded: Succeed in design by knowing your clients and understanding what they really need” by Jenn & Ken Visocky O’Grady
“Research-Driven Design: Strategies for Managing and Applying User Research in Design” by Erika Hall and Andrea Resmini is a guidebook for integrating user research into the design process. The book covers the process of user research, from defining the research questions and conducting studies to analyzing the data and using it to inform design decisions. The authors also provide practical tips for working with designers and stakeholders to apply research findings in design projects, as well as strategies for managing the research process in an efficient and effective manner. This book is an ideal resource for UX designers, product managers, and anyone looking to make user research a key part of their design process.
