Readings — Diamond Francis

Readings

Books Shaping My Design Thinking

A curated selection of books that have deeply influenced how I approach graphic design, UI, branding, usability, psychology, and visual storytelling.

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Cover of Refactoring UI by Adam Wathan & Steve Schoger

Refactoring UI

Adam Wathan & Steve Schoger

Practical tactics to make your interfaces look professional without being a full-time designer. One of the best for UI polish and visual hierarchy.

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Cover of 100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People by Susan Weinschenk

100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People

Susan Weinschenk

Psychology-backed insights into how people see, think, and behave — essential for creating intuitive, human-centered designs.

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Cover of Breakthrough Advertising by Eugene M. Schwartz

Breakthrough Advertising

Eugene M. Schwartz

Timeless classic on market awareness, copywriting, and persuasion — incredibly valuable for branding and visual storytelling.

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Cover of Don't Make Me Think by Steve Krug

Don't Make Me Think

Steve Krug

The bible of web usability — clear, practical rules for making sites intuitive and frustration-free.

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This page collects some of the books that have influenced my approach to graphic design, UI, branding, and user experience.

From psychology and usability to visual systems and persuasion — these reads help me build better, more thoughtful work.

Always learning, always iterating.

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