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24 alternatives to The Designer’s Handbook

Move your design career forward with this simple handbook.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Designer’s Handbook launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   UXD Book▲69

   A career guide for UX Designers

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2IW
   I wrote a book about UI [pdf]▲411

   A collection of 100 UI/UX tips that I have collected since 2021

   2021 · fifty.user-interface.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   The Sketch Handbook▲84

   Everything you wanted to know about designing with Sketch

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Designer Paths▲190

   Discover the optimal path for your design career

   2022 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Design Landscape in 202X▲143

   Free ebook about career in 202X for designers by designers

   2022 · flowmapp.notion.site · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Hello Web Design▲234

   A book for programmers who want to learn design

   2018 · hellowebbooks.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Learn How to Break into your First UX Design Job▲83

   This free 16-page guide will launch your UX career.

   2016 · springboard.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   The Path to Senior Product Designer▲182

   Grow your UX career and get promoted

   2023 · productdesigninterview.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Design Review - Ep. 47 - How to Plan Your Design Career▲59

   If you don't plan, you plan to fail.

   2017 · designreviewpodcast.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    My Designer Is Driving Me Crazy!▲77

    Learn to get the design you want by joining the creative pro

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Practical UI - 2nd Edition▲270

    UI design book and bonus Figma design system starter kit

    2024 · practical-ui.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Coding Career Handbook▲245

    Practical career guides, principles, strategies, and tactics for software developers building an exceptional career.

    2020 · learninpublic.org · its alternatives →

13. 13
    The Ultimate Graphic Design Dashboard▲132

    Your all-in-one dashboard for a thriving design career.

    2023 · nomadifypro.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Goals for Designers▲67

    Find design career goals and inspire others sharing yours.

    2019 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    The Freelance Web Designer's Guide (By Webflow)▲101

    The missing guide to becoming a freelancer

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    UI Guideline▲110

    Internet doesn't need more UI libraries

    2021 · uiguideline.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Junior Designer Bundle▲192

    Handbook for junior UX designers

    2023 · uxplaybook.org · its alternatives →

18. 18
    The Product Design Book▲16

    Your only step by step guide to becoming a Product Designer

    2025 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Twenty Bits I Learned▲210

    A book about design and entrepreneurship from Dan Cederholm

    2020 · advencher.co · its alternatives →

20. 20
    The Non-Designer's Design Book▲71

    Basic principles of good design in a clear, simple, style

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    The Practical Guide to Experience Design▲93

    A resource for people who enjoy designing for humans.

    2020 · practical.guide · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Web Design 101▲90

    The future of the web is in your hands.

    2016 · webflow.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    The Magic of CSS▲88

    Textbook for web designers/devs to become CSS wizards.

    2016 · adamschwartz.co · its alternatives →

24. 24IW
    I wrote a book on practical electronics design▲97

    2021 · designingelectronics.com · its alternatives →

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