https://www.lauraf.work/my-reading-list daily 0.75 2025-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1607407803351-3IG62KL2Z482RH8CPKCU/user+friendly.jpg My Reading List - ★★★★★ This was a very thought-provoking work on the history and evolution of design. I found myself highlighting sections every few pages! I’ve already recommended it to other designers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1730183272697-3TNEAI0W2YKYLA850XZV/ContentStrategyToolkit.jpeg My Reading List - ★★★★★ I found the first edition incredibly practical and was glad to see a thoroughly updated and expanded second edition get published. I adapted several of the frameworks and templates to use at work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1579156345123-802FUPMZXPAWFUGWGKEX/conversational+design.png My Reading List - ★★★★ An easy read with useful examples and some great templates. I felt it could have gone deeper, however. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1571546996478-77NN94I8DUQ1J8UP2S6T/strategic+writing.jpg My Reading List - ★★★★★ This is a stellar book I will definitely reference in the future. I think the chapter on voice charts will be especially useful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1615669744336-P74S6PE3R9NZSYRTOBUH/design+is+storytelling.jpg My Reading List - ★★★★ I really liked the illustrations in this book, which emphasized the key traits design shares with effective storytelling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1571546994887-LPNDJXDG28BGP6ZKVU5G/everyday+things.jpg My Reading List - ★★★★★ A very engaging read. There’s lessons in it for every type of designer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1571546994369-488OO74RBAUD5IRQ0GHY/content+strategy.jpeg My Reading List - ★★★★★ Covers a lot of ground in a direct and digestible way. I’ll be referring back to this one frequently! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1661626427983-2ME3BKHBPZRPNF289Z9H/Designing+connected+content.jpeg My Reading List - ★★★★★ A clear introduction to structured content with great explanations and examples. I found myself highlighting lots of sections! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1571546995570-AWC2QUP6HUU3F9MGYGFU/letting+go.jpg My Reading List - ★★★★★ Very clearly written, with lots of specific examples. Highly recommend for web writers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1665862151242-JXTP2UQ6N99XYKP7G81F/Writing+is+Designing.jpeg My Reading List - ★★★★★ A user-friendly book that explains concepts in clear language and provides lots of specific, visual examples. Would recommend for anyone interested in content design! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1665862139409-9QQ09TAZA0G7ALMTTA6T/Managing+Enterprise+Content.jpeg My Reading List - ★★★★★ A thorough guide to the complexity of enterprise content strategy and the investment needed for delivering content at scale. I found myself highlighting large sections of this book! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1680219891022-059RUARV3VPOFDCPD0F7/48-from-solo-to-scaled.jpg My Reading List - ★★★★ A very practical guide of things to think about or watch out for when scaling a practice. This was a timely read for me and I snapped more than one screenshot to mull over and try to apply. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1609656347793-Z4DB5F116ZQQIN5AO0YJ/mismatch.jpg My Reading List - ★★★★ This was a helpful primer on the importance, challenges, and rewards of inclusive design. Holmes makes a very convincing case that “[d]esigning for diversity might be the key to our collective future.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1571984399985-UIF42Y9PATA44A5AWNMY/forms+that+work.jpg My Reading List - ★★★★★ Succinctly outlines do’s and don’ts for writing forms. An easy read full of useful examples! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1716524667395-JA2KPZEE7R6JMW9PWHKX/Liftoff.png My Reading List - ★★★★★ An enjoyable book on the very valuable topic of design leadership. I found the chapters on hiring and interviewing useful and practical. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1632253237653-7PMXPX1JXCO0S9WJYYYE/practical+guide+to+IA.jpg My Reading List - ★★★★★ This book certainly lives up to its name. The informal tone and real-life examples made for an enjoyable read. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1571546994453-A3HFOPKBWJ9TOWR9XP09/don%27t+make+me+think.jpeg My Reading List - ★★★★★ Funny and direct. A really enjoyable intro to UX. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1632202318019-QYEUYOEFXH26WGMTB2DR/content+everywhere.jpg My Reading List - ★★★★★ I’d consider this a must-read for anyone interested in content modeling or approaching content operations in a more mature way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1665862196319-TGZ0PWUXHGY9NSZQ6640/Task-Based+Intranet+Content.png My Reading List - ★★★★ A brief and easy read with step-by-step guidance on different aspects of intranet content design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1716524671850-A66DANPB7MNH9302LCUM/Closing+the+loop.png My Reading List - ★★★★ I didn’t expect the critical take on design thinking, but it was definitely food for thought. I appreciated the importance of systems thinking and liked the real examples of how to use some of the tools and frameworks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1615669739119-1HNEJMTDVIAYHHNJSJ7Z/laws+of+ux.jpg My Reading List - ★★★★★ This was a very practical book that tied key insights from psychology to UX design best practices. An easy, informative read. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1571546993965-Y03EU00A0FTBBLH1A3V0/about+face.jpg My Reading List - ★★★★ Very thorough textbook with lots of visual examples. Not sure how their goal-driven approach would hold up under time/resource pressure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1571984059262-8CH37382T32JGICYXUYA/technically+wrong.jpg My Reading List - ★★★★★ I’ve been recommending this book to others even before finishing it. Sara’s arguments are really compelling and thought provoking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1585431448047-ODGQ4HIV9DJGMAJEH29A/killer+web+content.jpg My Reading List - ★★★★ An easy read with memorable examples; still relevant despite being published in 2006! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1571546995948-7YJQTMSDLKBKQA4NQI68/practical+empathy.jpg My Reading List - ★★★★★ Eye-opening read, with important lessons on empathy at work but also beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1571546995012-TSOC1E252X5QULVS92YB/info+architecture.jpg My Reading List - ★★★ Very dense, detailed overview. Examples seemed quite outdated, though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1571546995885-P6UFF9QDK4NBUP7DEGCR/nicely+said.jpg My Reading List - ★★★★ Easy read. Some interesting points but I’ve read better books about writing and editing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1619674923317-9W7A6GUG7ONE9STSGJ2Y/articulating+design+decisions.jpeg My Reading List - ★★★★★ Even if “design” was removed from the title, this book would still be incredibly useful. The empathetic approach to conveying information to stakeholders is arguably essential to any collaborative role. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1571546995504-4GJVFOWR3DXWF05B0Z5D/lean+ux.jpg My Reading List - ★★★ I wasn’t convinced by their approach. I suspect it only works in very specific contexts and types of organizations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1595483687914-9IA0616ZCFY4WQI9BP68/everyday+info+architecture.png My Reading List - ★★★★★ Clearly written, with relevant examples. I especially liked seeing templates and actionable tips for conducting audits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1571546994030-29QARA93SL7SLC11WUIQ/career+handbook.jpg My Reading List - ★★★★★ I’d recommend this book to anyone starting out in UX. It’s full of useful tips and advice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1632253219768-ATFLYJCAADNI5SV7S22N/information+design.png My Reading List - ★★★ The essays in this older book aren’t necessarily relevant but it was good to get some historical context on the evolving practice of information design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1619674906145-5ER8A4VJOZUFACJ4GRM2/managing+chaos.jpeg My Reading List - ★★★ This book is very persuasive on the need for clear decision-making frameworks but was not practical enough for my taste. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7dd35088858b320d2bc4f6/1571546996616-HDIIWHE4R5ATW1H5LYZF/survey+research.jpg My Reading List - ★★★ The title is a bit misleading; lots of coverage of statistical analysis. 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