Design Books
Visual Explanations
Envisioning Information
The Visual Display of Quantitative Information
Edward Tufte
This trio of beautifully hand-crafted books are a must for anyone involved in the presentation of information. Tufte is to information as Norman is to usability. Get more information from Amazon.com.
Experience Design
Nathan Shredroff
An attractively made book about the basics of interactive design. Get more information from Amazon.com.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Betty Edwards
This book is amazing. I have never been able to draw very well, but after working through some of the exercises in her book, I was stunned at how well I could do after only a couple hours. Get more information from Amazon.com.
How Buildings Learn:
What happens after they're built
Stewart Brand
This is a fascinating visual guide through the process that buildings go through as they evolve over time. Written by the author of the Whole Earth Catalog. Get more information from Amazon.com.
Industrial Design:
Reflections on a Century
A beautiful coffee table book that graphically traces excellence in industrial design in this century. From a design show at the Grand Palais in Paris. Get more information from Amazon.com.
The Universal Traveler
Dan Koberg
A little dated, but the original "think outside the box" guide for graphic designers. Get more information from Amazon.com.
Evolution of Useful Things
Henry Petroski
An interesting historic look at how common artifacts, such as the zipper and paperclip evolved. Get more information from Amazon.com.
