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24 alternatives to Ten Faces of Innovation

Beyond the Devil's Advocate

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Ten Faces of Innovation launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   UX Strategy▲106

   How to devise innovative digital products that people want

   2016 · jaimelevy.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   The User Experience Team of One▲64

   A Research and Design Survival Guide

   2015 · rosenfeldmedia.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Innovator's Dilemma▲202

   The seminal business book

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Designing for Emerging Technologies▲73

   The future of UX will go far beyond the screen.

   2016 · designemergingtech.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Designspiration▲135

   Discover and share design inspiration

   2014 · designspiration.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   The Science of Habit-Forming Products▲166

   (and how to build them)

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Discussing Design▲68

   Improving communication and collaboration through critique

   2016 · oreilly.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Six Circles▲74

   An experience design framework

   2016 · userpathways.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Designing Interactions▲91

   Interviews with influential designers

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Designing For Emotion▲79

    On brand personality and delighting users

    2015 · abookapart.com · its alternatives →

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    Creative Confidence▲68

    Creativity and innovation, not just for the "creative types"

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Product Matters▲18

    A fresh perspective on product design.

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Frame Innovation▲63

    Create New Thinking by Design

    2016 · mitpress.mit.edu · its alternatives →

14. 14
    UX for Lean Startups▲89

    Faster, smarter user experience research and design

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Mental Models▲75

    Aligning Design Strategy with Human Behavior

    2016 · rosenfeldmedia.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    The Art of Opportunity▲70

    Achieve growth with design thinking and strategic innovation

    2016 · theartofopportunity.net · its alternatives →

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    Design Collaboration for Product Teams▲76

    Building the foundation of brilliance

    2016 · uxpin.com · its alternatives →

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    Designing the Invisible▲69

    Create great web experiences

    2015 · fivesimplesteps.com · its alternatives →

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    Kern and Burn: Conversations With Design Entrepreneurs▲83

    Candid conversations with 30 leading designers

    2015 · kernandburn.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Jobs-to-be-Done: Theory to Practice▲100

    Turn innovation into a science.

    2017 · anthonyulwick.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Inclusive Design Patterns▲79

    Dozens of practical examples and workflows

    2016 · smashingmagazine.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Bridge▲78

    Connecting designers with top startups

    2014 · designerfund.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    The Innovator's Solution▲69

    Creating and sustaining successful growth

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    The Interface▲66

    IBM and the transformation of corporate design

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →