Even if you are a seasoned UI/UX designer, it can be difficult to stay current with design trends, emerging digital products, advanced design tools, and the multidisciplinary aspects of product and UX design. To keep up with the trends, it’s essential to stay informed about the latest developments in design. While trends may change over time, a strong grasp of user interface design principles such as visual hierarchy, typography, colour theory, and web usability will serve you well in your career for many years.
Below are a few books you can purchase to deepen your understanding in these areas.
4 Must-Read UI Design Books
‘Practical UI’ by Adham Dannaway
Written by product designer and web developer Adham Dannaway, ‘Practical UI’ presents a “logic-driven approach to creating intuitive, accessible, and visually appealing interfaces through quick and practical guidelines.” The books focus on contemporary best practises in UI and web design. The book emphasises the practical and logical aspects of UI design, offering clear and concise examples of fundamental rules for crafting effective and user-friendly interfaces. It currently holds a rating of 4.6 on Goodreads.
‘How to Design Better UI Components 3.0’ by Adrian Kuleszo
‘How to Design Better UI Components 3.0’ by Adrian Kuleszo is an excellent resource for mastering best practices in modern UI design and component creation. The book is concise and packed with practical, actionable tips, covering topics from UI design fundamentals and Figma setup to best practises for individual components. It is particularly useful due to its abundance of visual examples and guidelines. This book is a valuable resource for anyone involved in UI or web design who aims to enhance their understanding of UI best practises and improve their design work. It currently has a rating of 3 on Goodreads.
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‘UI Design Systems Mastery’ by Marina Budarina
‘UI Design Systems Mastery is an ebook on UI design and design systems authored by Marina Budarina, a prominent figure in the design community who shares valuable UI design tips and resources on Instagram. This book caters to both beginners and experienced designers aiming to master the fundamentals of UI design. It places a strong emphasis on design systems and offers step-by-step guides on how to create these systems from the ground up. The book boasts an impressive rating of 5 on Goodreads.
‘The Design Manual’ by Adrian Kuleszo
‘The Design Manual’ by Adrian Kuleszo is one of the most comprehensive ebooks on our list, spanning over 770 pages. It stands out as the only ebook that specifically focuses on designing stunning mobile apps for both iOS and Android platforms. You may recognise Adrian from his design tutorials and tips on social media or from his popular YouTube channel, UI Adrian, where he teaches designers how to use Figma effectively.
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This ebook is an excellent resource for UI designers who want to master Figma best practises and modern app UI design. It consists of 5 parts and 58 chapters, covering everything from UI design fundamentals and best practices to iOS Design Principles, Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines, Android Design Principles, and a detailed design process for creating a Fintech-focused mobile app from scratch. The book has an impressive 4.5 rating on Goodreads.
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