Nael
@hiddenlayer.design
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AI app generator slop is much more palatable to me than like Ghibli AI image generator slop. I plan on writing posts about how designers can avoid AI too
May 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
AI app generator slop is much more palatable to me than like Ghibli AI image generator slop. I plan on writing posts about how designers can avoid AI too
April 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
post about VST UI design dropping MONDAY
April 26, 2025 at 6:29 AM
post about VST UI design dropping MONDAY
April 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
That's all I have for you today! Please let me know if there are any other books that have helped you on your journey, and please share to help others!
April 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
That's all I have for you today! Please let me know if there are any other books that have helped you on your journey, and please share to help others!
Book Rec #5: Rocket Surgery Made Easy
Another banger from Steve Krug. A short companion piece for Don't Make Me Think focusing on usability testing.
Another banger from Steve Krug. A short companion piece for Don't Make Me Think focusing on usability testing.
April 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Book Rec #5: Rocket Surgery Made Easy
Another banger from Steve Krug. A short companion piece for Don't Make Me Think focusing on usability testing.
Another banger from Steve Krug. A short companion piece for Don't Make Me Think focusing on usability testing.
Book Rec #4: Articulating Design Decisions
I cannot emphasize enough that you cannot just live in Figma. Visuals alone won't save you. You need to be able to articulate your 'why'. Your ability to communicate each and every decision to stakeholders is just as important as your design ability.
I cannot emphasize enough that you cannot just live in Figma. Visuals alone won't save you. You need to be able to articulate your 'why'. Your ability to communicate each and every decision to stakeholders is just as important as your design ability.
April 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Book Rec #4: Articulating Design Decisions
I cannot emphasize enough that you cannot just live in Figma. Visuals alone won't save you. You need to be able to articulate your 'why'. Your ability to communicate each and every decision to stakeholders is just as important as your design ability.
I cannot emphasize enough that you cannot just live in Figma. Visuals alone won't save you. You need to be able to articulate your 'why'. Your ability to communicate each and every decision to stakeholders is just as important as your design ability.
Book Rec #3: About Face
This is basically the Bible when it comes to interaction design. Everything you need to know about interaction design is in this book. If you were to only purchase one book from this list, it should be this IMHO.
This is basically the Bible when it comes to interaction design. Everything you need to know about interaction design is in this book. If you were to only purchase one book from this list, it should be this IMHO.
April 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Book Rec #3: About Face
This is basically the Bible when it comes to interaction design. Everything you need to know about interaction design is in this book. If you were to only purchase one book from this list, it should be this IMHO.
This is basically the Bible when it comes to interaction design. Everything you need to know about interaction design is in this book. If you were to only purchase one book from this list, it should be this IMHO.
Book Rec #2: Don't Make Me Think
This one is a classic. A short read, but a fundamental text on web usability. One of the first to address it too.
This one is a classic. A short read, but a fundamental text on web usability. One of the first to address it too.
April 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Book Rec #2: Don't Make Me Think
This one is a classic. A short read, but a fundamental text on web usability. One of the first to address it too.
This one is a classic. A short read, but a fundamental text on web usability. One of the first to address it too.
Book Rec #1: Thinking in Systems
Don't expect to just live in Figma or adopt the "pixel pusher" mindset. As a product designer you need to be able to understand complex systems and how each part interacts. This is important, more important than becoming a Figma encyclopedia.
Don't expect to just live in Figma or adopt the "pixel pusher" mindset. As a product designer you need to be able to understand complex systems and how each part interacts. This is important, more important than becoming a Figma encyclopedia.
April 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Book Rec #1: Thinking in Systems
Don't expect to just live in Figma or adopt the "pixel pusher" mindset. As a product designer you need to be able to understand complex systems and how each part interacts. This is important, more important than becoming a Figma encyclopedia.
Don't expect to just live in Figma or adopt the "pixel pusher" mindset. As a product designer you need to be able to understand complex systems and how each part interacts. This is important, more important than becoming a Figma encyclopedia.
Here is a link to the full blog/newsletter post, but I will post the TL:DR in this thread because the design community here is great
hiddenlayerdesign.substack.com/p/book-recom...
hiddenlayerdesign.substack.com/p/book-recom...
Book Recommendations for Aspiring Superstar Product Designers ⭐️
Ease your transition into a new career in UX, or level up your skills as a junior with this reading list
hiddenlayerdesign.substack.com
April 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Here is a link to the full blog/newsletter post, but I will post the TL:DR in this thread because the design community here is great
hiddenlayerdesign.substack.com/p/book-recom...
hiddenlayerdesign.substack.com/p/book-recom...