Resources that Shaped Me
A personal collection of books, tools, and references that have influenced how I think, design, and collaborate. I believe good design is part craft, part curiosity, and part culture — and these helped me grow in all three.
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FYI: For Your Improvement
by Korn Ferry
A rich, practical guide to soft skill development and leadership growth. Used both for personal reflection and helping team members grow in their roles.
The Culture Map
by Erin Meyer
Helps to deeply understand how people from different cultures approach communication, decision-making, and collaboration — something I’ve found crucial when working with global teams.
The Design of Everyday Things
by Don Norman
Foundational thinking on human-centered design.
It shifted how I perceive affordances, feedback, and the relationship between form and function in everyday objects.
Don't Make Me Think
by Steve Krug
A timeless classic on usability that helps simplify user flows and prioritise clarity over cleverness. Essential for anyone designing interfaces for humans.
Forms That Work: Designing Web Forms for Usability
by Caroline Jarrett & Gerry Gaffney
A surprisingly compelling deep dive into designing better forms. Practical, research-based, and full of insights into how to reduce friction in small but powerful ways.
Practical Tools & Learning Platforms
Uxcel
Great for brushing up on UX fundamentals, testing knowledge, and exploring design glossaries.
Humane by Design
A resource that reminds me to think ethically when designing for attention and engagement.
Human Interface Guidelines
A critical reference for designing seamless iOS, macOS, and watchOS experiences.
Google Material Design
A comprehensive system for scalable design, consistency, and how to work efficiently with developers on Android and web projects.
NNGroup
One of the most trusted sources in UX. You can refer to their research and frameworks when planning user testing or explaining heuristics.