Walter Isaacson’s ‘Steve Jobs’ is a comprehensive biography that explores the life of the iconic co-founder of Apple Inc. It covers his professional and personal life, highlighting his innovations in technology, design, and business practices.
Why Design Matters: Conversations with the World’s Most Creative People, authored by design expert Debbie Millman, is a compilation of insightful interviews from her acclaimed podcast, Design Matters. The book delves into the creative processes, philosophies, and life stories of some of the most innovative minds in design, art, culture, and business. Through these conversations, Millman explores the significance of design in shaping our world and our perceptions, offering readers a unique glimpse into the minds of people who have transformed their industries and the way we think about design today.
The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone by Brian Merchant takes readers on a journey through the creation and impact of the iPhone, arguably the most influential technological innovation of our time. Merchant combines exclusive interviews, exhaustive research, and a narrative flair to uncover the iPhone’s secret history. From its inception in secretive labs to its public launch that changed the face of telecommunications, the book reveals how the iPhone transformed Apple from a computer company into the most valuable company in the world. It discusses the technological breakthroughs, design challenges, and the strategic decisions that made the iPhone a reality. Moreover, it delves into the darker side of the iPhone’s history, including labor controversies and environmental impacts.
The Design of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman advocates for user-centered design and emphasizes the importance of understanding user needs and limitations in product design. The book is a critique of poor product design and a guide to the fundamental principles of good design, including visibility, mapping, and feedback.
Insight into nature’s art of deception and its influence on human innovation.
Insights into the psychological underpinnings of good design.
Exploration of eco-effective design for environmental and economic abundance.
Insightful dialogues on the significance and future of branding.