MADI Booklist
MADI Book Recommendations
MADI is proud to provide a curated list of book recommendations tailored for our students, faculty, and alumni to explore diverse design genres. Our collection spans a wide spectrum of design disciplines, offering valuable insights and inspiration for those passionate about the creative Human-Centered design process. Whether you're delving into graphic design, industrial design, or the latest trends in user experience, our recommended books cover it all. We believe in the power of knowledge and the impact it can have on fostering innovation and excellence in design. Discover new perspectives, learn from industry leaders, and immerse yourself in the world of design through our carefully selected reading list.
Booklist
Design Research Methods and Perspectives
Universal Methods of Design
100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know about People
The Field Study Handbook
A Designer's Research Manual, 2nd edition
The Little Book of Design Research Ethics
Graphic Design the New Basics
Grid Systems
Thinking with Type
Making and Breaking Grid: A Layout Design Workshop
Design as Art
Megg's History of Graphic Design
Graphic Design Theory: Reading from the Field
Design Multiple Signatures: On Designers, Authors, Readers, and Users
Experiences in Visual Thinking
Rapid Vis: A New Method for the Rapid Visualization of Ideas
Drawing Ideas: A Hand-drawn approach for Better Design
Dieter Rams: The Complete Work
History of Modern Design Second Edition
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