Must-Read UX Design Books for Designers in 2025

Humpy Adepu

Don’t Make Me Think – Steve Krug: A timeless classic focusing on intuitive navigation, usability principles, and practical UX tips that remain relevant in 2025.

The Design of Everyday Things – Don Norman: Explores human-centered design principles, cognitive psychology, and how everyday interactions shape exceptional user experiences.

Hooked – Nir Eyal: Reveals psychological triggers and behavior patterns behind habit-forming products, essential for designing engaging digital experiences today.

Lean UX – Jeff Gothelf: Introduces collaborative, iterative approaches for faster product development, emphasizing team communication and measurable design outcomes.

Sprint – Jake Knapp: Outlines Google Ventures’ five-day process to solve big design challenges quickly, test ideas rapidly, and validate user experiences.

100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People – Susan Weinschenk: Combines neuroscience and psychology insights to help designers create more effective, user-friendly digital interfaces and experiences.

UX Strategy – Jaime Levy: Blends business strategy with UX techniques, teaching designers how to craft experiences that drive growth and real results.

About Face – Alan Cooper: A comprehensive guide to interaction design fundamentals, personas, and behavior-driven interfaces that stand the test of time.

Inclusive Design for a Digital World – Regine Gilbert: Focuses on accessibility, inclusivity, and designing products that welcome every user, regardless of ability or background.

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