Browse my recommended list of design-related resources, tools, courses, books, and more to get started or elevate your career as a designer.
MY STACK
My chosen screen recording software. Great for all types of asynchronous collaboration. Mostly used for giving visual feedback and critique and quick screen recordings to share with the team.
#screenrecording #collaboration
The best and, in my opinion, industry-standard tool for UX, UI, and product design. It's my go-to everyday design tool of choice.
#designtool #uxdesign #uidesign #productdesign #prototyping #collaboration
Notion fangirl here! I've slowly transitioned everything in my life over to Notion, my brilliant ideas, notes, project, content, and client management, you name it. I'm constantly doing a million different things, but Notion keeps me organized.
#projectmanagement #collaboration #productivity
If you're looking to break into the design world, you need to master these products.
#designtool #designsoftware
If it's not Wordpress it's Webflow. My personal favorite tool for building websites. I'm a big fan of the customization and control you get.
#designtool #webdesign #development
My choice for all things communication and collaboration. Super flexible and in my opinion the best way to bring a team together.
#productivity #collaboration
BOOKS
Explore how product design should meet user needs and principles of cognitive psychology for usability.
#productdesign #classic
Explore the psychology behind creating habit-forming products, offering a model for engaging users and ethical considerations in design.
#productmanagement #productdesign #designers
Lean UX focuses on integrating user experience design with agile methods and product management for effective digital product development.
#uxdesign #productdesign #productmanagement
Don't Make Me Think offers practical, witty guidance on intuitive web design and usability, emphasizing simplicity and user-friendliness.
#uxdesign #webdesign #usability
Laws of UX by Jon Yablonski explains key psychology principles for intuitive, human-centered product design using real-world app examples.
#uxdesign #psychology #productdesign
A personal favorite and something often not considered. A revolutionary approach to financial management, transforming businesses into profitable ventures with practical, easy-to-implement strategies.
#freelance #startup #finance
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries teaches entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses through continuous innovation, validated learning, and adaptable product development strategies.
#entrepreneur #freelance #startup
Solving Product Design Exercises is an essential guide for designers, offering practical insights for excelling in product and UX interviews.
#productdesign #exercises #interviews
Inspired: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love is essential for understanding modern product management in technology, offering practical, industry-proven insights.
#research #uxdesigners #productmanagement
PODCASTS
Hosted by Meg Lewis, The Overtime Podcast is Dribbble’s official podcast, which goes behind the shots of your favorite designers.
#designcommunity #inspiration
Design MBA is a real-life MBA for designers. You will learn how to launch a side hustle and level up your design career from interviews with rockstar designers.
#sidehustle #levelingup #business
An informative podcast featuring four successful designers who share their experiences and tips for success in the design industry.
#branding #uxuidesign #entrepreneurship
Design Life is a podcast about design and side projects for motivated creators. Hosted by two amazing women leaders in the industry.
#sidehustle #freelance #levelup
Hosted by Debbie Millman, Design Matters is one of the very first podcasts. The show is about how incredibly creative people design the arc of their lives.
#design #interviews #inspiration
A podcast that focuses on design education and entrepreneurship. A group of creative professionals share their wisdom and experience.
#entrepreneurship #interviews #inspiration
Hosted by user testing expert Jane Portman, this podcast focuses on conversations about UI/UX design, products, marketing and more.
#uxuidesign #productdesign #marketing
A design interview podcast amplifying voices in the creative community that don’t have large platforms and aren’t working at the big 5 tech companies.
#designcommunity #interviews
Beyond UX Design's mission is to give you the tools you need to be a truly effective UX designer.
#uxdesign #softskills
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