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24 alternatives to The Design of Everyday Things
The ultimate guide to human-centered design
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Design of Everyday Things launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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The past, present, and future of anthropomorphic design
2016 · its alternatives →
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A directory of books every designer should read and why 🎨
2018 · its alternatives →
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90 pages of field advice, featuring 15 UX experts
2016 · its alternatives →
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Compilation of contemporary design advice from industry vets
2017 · its alternatives →
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Everything you wanted to know about designing with Sketch
2016 · its alternatives →
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Free ebook about the best practices in UX design
2016 · its alternatives →
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Free e-book. UX best practices from real projects.
2016 · its alternatives →
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A resource for people who enjoy designing for humans.
2020 · its alternatives →
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How can design inspire us to think about our future?
2016 · its alternatives →
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