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- Universal Principles of Design
A glossary that helps explain design decisions in relation to fundamental principles, and moves conversations about design and solutions away from the realm of tastes. - Ruined by Design
A must read on ethics in design, the influence of tech on society, and the resulting responsibility for tech workers and designers specifically. - Atomic Habits
If we are what we repeatedly do, as Will Durant interpreted Aristotle’s teaching, then consciously forming habits is a crucial part of becoming a better person. And this book teaches many valuable lessons on the topic. - The Coaching Habit
A book about great questions for meaningful conversations. This goes way beyond a coaching or leadership situation and can profoundly impact the way we interact with people. - Monoculture
A book on the convergence of culture and the loss of cultural diversity. An important read in times of hyper-connectivity and globalism. - The Tipping Point
If you want to understand how things move from the fringes to the mainstream, this is a good introduction to the topic. - Just Enough Research
There is never enough time or money to do research. And this book helps cut through the excuses and help you still get valuable insights despite all the organizational, political obstacles. - Ego is the Enemy
Much of creating things makes us prone to insert ourselves into our work. Decoupling our ego from our work is a crucial skill. This books can help on that path. - Deep Work
We are all distracted and have ever-decreasing attention spans. This book makes a great case for why we should counteract this tendency, and how. - Meditations
A timeless book about the learnings and musings of a Roman emperor on his quest to be a better person. Much of it still applies, and all of it can serve as thought provoking material. - Citizen Designer / Design for Social Change / Design Activism / Do Good Design
A collection of books that can expose one to the value of design beyond market value and awards, into the realm of social responsibility, the quadruple bottom line, and design with conscience.