Learn UX Design
A starter path for UX — foundational books, trusted courses, and a video intro to design thinking.
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★ The Design of Everyday Things
Best for: First principles of UX
Don Norman's foundational book on usability, affordances, and human-centered design.
- +Timeless foundations
- +Highly readable
- −Not software-specific
NN/g UX Foundations
Best for: Trusted UX training
Nielsen Norman Group's courses and articles — the authoritative source on usability and UX research.
- +Research-backed
- +Practical guidance
- −Courses are paid
Refactoring UI
Best for: Devs who want design wins
Practical, tactical visual-design guidance for developers who want better-looking UIs fast.
- +Actionable tactics
- +Dev-friendly
- −Visual design
- −not research
Intro to Design Thinking (video)
Best for: A quick visual primer
A short video introduction to the design-thinking process and how UX fits in.
- +Free
- +Quick overview
- −Surface-level
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| Alternative | Format | Level | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★The Design of Everyday Things | Book | Beginner | Mental models |
| NN/g UX Foundations | Course / articles | All levels | Applied UX & research |
| Refactoring UI | Book / videos | Beginner–Intermediate | Visual polish |
| Intro to Design Thinking (video) | Video | Beginner | 10-minute primer |
A no-fluff way into UX: start with Don Norman for the mental models, lean on NN/g for research-backed depth, use Refactoring UI for quick visual wins, and watch the video primer if you want the big picture first. Mix of books, courses, and video — pick your format.