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99% Invisible is one of the most beloved design podcasts, exploring the hidden design decisions behind everyday objects, buildings, and systems. Hosted by Roman Mars, each episode reveals the fascinating stories behind things most people never notice.

Alice Rawsthorn examines how design shapes and reflects our world, from the refugee crisis to Silicon Valley. A thought-provoking read that broadens your understanding of design beyond screens and into systems, politics, and human experience.

Alice Rawsthorn's expanded exploration of design's role in society, from humanitarian applications to speculative futures. This new edition adds coverage of design's response to climate change, social justice, and the pandemic.

A beginner-friendly introduction to design thinking and UX methodology. Walks newcomers through empathy mapping, ideation, prototyping, and testing with clear explanations and exercises — a solid starting point for those new to human-centered design.

Don Norman's foundational work on human-centered design that coined terms like 'affordance' and 'signifier' for the design world. This revised edition applies timeless principles of good design to modern technology, explaining why some products satisfy while others frustrate.