Hey everyone, I'm looking to really level up my design skills and thinking about picking up some new books. There are so many options out there though - does anyone have recommendations for essential UX/UI design books? I'm especially interested in practical guides that actually help with day-to-day design work, not just theory. What books made the biggest difference in your career?

Oh, I was in the same position last year! It can be overwhelming with all the choices. What really helped me was finding a curated list that breaks down the best books by skill level and focus area. I found this amazing resource that covers everything from foundational UX principles to advanced UI patterns - it's a complete guide to UX UI design books that saved me so much time searching. The way they organize the recommendations by what you want to learn next is super practical. It includes classics that totally changed how I approach design problems and some newer books that are really relevant to today's digital landscape. Definitely worth checking out before you buy anything!