In this episode, we dive into six incredible books that have profoundly impacted how we approach design, UX, and creative problem-solving. Whether you're looking for actionable insights, inspiring stories, or new perspectives, these recommendations are sure to spark ideas for your work and life.

Chapters 0:00 - Intro and Context 0:41 - Book 1: Figure It Out by Steven P. Anderson and Karl Fast 4:22 - Book 2: Change by Design by Tim Brown 7:54 - Book 3: Life and Death Design by Katie Swindler 13:46 - Book 4: Don’t Make Me Think by Steve Krug 17:02 - Book 5: A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki 22:00 - Book 6: How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis 28:02 - Bonus Mention: Articulating Design Decisions by Tom Greever 28:33 - Conclusion and Wrap-Up

Books and Podcast Links

Figure It Out by Steven P. Anderson and Karl Fast

• 🎧 Listen to the author at UX Podcast - Episode 242: https://uxpodcast.com/242-figure-it-out-anderson-fast/
• 📖 Buy the book: https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/figure-it-out/

Change by Design by Tim Brown

• 🎧 Listen to the author at Design Matters with Debbie Millman: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tim-brown/id328074695?i=1000320035482
• 📖 Buy the Book: https://www.ideo.com/journal/change-by-design

Life and Death Design by Katie Swindler

• 🎧 Listen to the author at Rosenfeld Review: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-rosenfeld-revie-30129434/episode/katie-swindler-life-and-death-design-88718789/
• 📖 Buy the book: https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/life-and-death-design/

Don’t Make Me Think by Steve Krug

• 🎧 Listen to the author at MarketingSherpa Interview: https://extraordinarybusinessbooks.com/episode-35-dont-make-me-think-with-steve-krug/
• 📖 Buy the book: https://sensible.com/dont-make-me-think/

A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki

• 🎧 Listen to the author at Identity Theory Interview: https://www.identitytheory.com/ruth-ozeki-interview-time-being/
• 📖 Buy the book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/312488/a-tale-for-the-time-being-by-ruth-ozeki/

How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis

• 🎧 Listen to the author at How to Be a Better Human: https://www.ted.com/podcasts/how-to-be-a-better-human/how-to-keep-house-while-drowning-w-kc-davis-transcript
• 📖 Buy the book: https://www.strugglecare.com/book

Articulating Design Decisions by Tom Greever

• 📺 Watch our video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYZHc6bajCY
• 🎧 Listen to the author at UX Podcast - Episode 302: https://uxpodcast.com/302-articulating-design-decisions/
• 📖 Buy the book: https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/articulating-design-decisions/9781492079217/

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