{"id":23253,"date":"2015-11-06T10:53:10","date_gmt":"2015-11-06T14:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=23253"},"modified":"2015-11-06T10:53:10","modified_gmt":"2015-11-06T14:53:10","slug":"best-web-design-ebooks-of-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2015\/best-web-design-ebooks-of-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"The 15 Best Web Design eBooks of 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nThe web design industry is an exciting one to work in. There is always something new to learn and ways to expand your skills. The challenge for many designers, however, is finding the time to take a course or get through a giant book. This is where eBooks can be incredibly valuable. Short, targeted, and oftentimes available as a free or low-cost downloads, eBooks can become an invaluable tool in your plans for continual career growth.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at some of the best design eBooks of 2015.<\/p>\n

1. The Book Apart Series<\/h2>\n

The team at A Book Apart have been releasing \u201cbrief books for people who make websites\u201d since 2010. Their current library stands at 13 volumes, each of which focuses on one specific topic (Web Typography, Research, Client Management, Responsive Web Design, etc.) that is covered in about 100 pages. These titles are available as printed books or as digital downloads. Buy just the volumes you are interested in or grab the entire library \u2013 either way you are sure to find an entertaining and informative read. My personal favorite title is \u201cDesign is a Job\u201d by Mike Monterio, which should be required reading for any design professional hoping to run their own business. <\/p>\n

Author: various<\/p>\n

Available: Download from ABookApart.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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2. Design for a Perfect Screen<\/h2>\n

This eBook from author Tal Florentin and website design cloud platform, Webydo covers various aspects of human behavior and how designers can use this information to control the way users interact with your site. In these pages you will find valuable lessons and stories that will show how design influences the behavior of a site\u2019s visitors along with actionable information that you will be able to use in your design with immediate results.<\/p>\n

Author: Tal Florentin<\/p>\n

Available: Download from Webydo<\/a><\/p>\n

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3. A Practical Guide to Designing for the Web<\/h2>\n

Longtime designer and founder of Five Simple Steps, Mark Boulton offers an introduction to designing for the Web by using principals of graphic design that readers may already be familiar with. This can be extremely helpful for longtime designers looking to expand their skills to also include website design.<\/p>\n

Author: Mark Boulton<\/p>\n

Available: Download from Five Simple Steps<\/a><\/p>\n

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4. The Smashing Library<\/h2>\n

Smashing Magazine has long provided the Web industry with the quality articles and information featured on their website. They have now added printed books and eBooks to their repertoire, both of which are available at their website. Topics covered in this extensive library include UX design, graphics, web design, content strategy, business, and more.<\/p>\n

Author: various<\/p>\n

Available: Download from Smashing Magazine<\/a><\/p>\n

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5. UX Design 2015 & 2016<\/h2>\n

UXPin is another site offering a number of eBook downloads, including \u201cUX Design 2015 & 2016: Successful Trends for Digital Products\u201d. This free eBook analyzes 71 examples of UX best practices by looking at companies like Netflix, Nest, Tinder, and more.<\/p>\n

Author: UXPin<\/p>\n

Available: Download from UXPin<\/a><\/p>\n

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6. Erik Spiekermann\u2019s Typo Tips<\/h2>\n

Typography is a critical component in design, and this very short eBook (it is just 9 pages long) offers some basic tips for better typography.<\/p>\n

Author: Erik Spiekermann<\/p>\n

Available: Download from Font Shop<\/a><\/p>\n

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7. Butterick\u2019s Practical Typography<\/h2>\n

If you are looking for a lengthier volume on the subject of typography, \u201cButterick\u2019s Practical Typography\u201d is worth a look. Thorough yet easily accessible, this volume includes a wonderful opening chapter overview of the subject matter.<\/p>\n

Author: Matthew Butterick<\/p>\n

Available: Download from Practical Typography<\/a><\/p>\n

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8. 10 Keys to Great Landing Pages<\/h2>\n

There is an important difference between a website homepage and a successful landing page. This 20-page eBook covers those differences to prepare you to better design these important campaign-focused pages.<\/p>\n

Author: iThemes<\/p>\n

Available: Download from iThemes<\/a><\/p>\n

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9. Web Design Book of Trends 2015-2016<\/h2>\n

Another release from UXPin, this volume features 166 examples showing the best and most current web design techniques.<\/p>\n

Author: UXPin<\/p>\n

Available: Download from UXPin<\/a><\/p>\n

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10. 143 Visual to Inspire You to Take Action<\/h2>\n

This book of notes, illustrations, and doodles from real designers is an interesting look at how many of those designers think and get started in their work. Almost like a peek inside other designer\u2019s minds, this book is intended as inspirational fodder to light your own creative fires and get you thinking about your design work.<\/p>\n

Author: Scott Torrance<\/p>\n

Available: Download from Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

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11. Pocket Guide to Writing SVG<\/h2>\n

If you are hoping to use Scalable Vector Graphics in your work, this pocket guide is a great place to get started. It includes detailed instructions on how to build SVG files online and also how to add these powerful graphics into your workflow.<\/p>\n

Author: Joni Trythall<\/p>\n

Available: Download at Github<\/a><\/p>\n

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12. The UX Reader<\/h2>\n

Collecting the best articles from Mailchimp\u2019s UX Newsletter, this free eBook is a wealth of information on UX design. It also includes some content that was not originally available on the newsletter and is exclusive to this edition.<\/p>\n

Author: Mailchimp<\/p>\n

Available: Download from Mailchimp<\/a><\/p>\n

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13. The Guide to Usability Testing<\/h2>\n

The only way to confirm that your design decisions were the correct ones is to test them. This book features testing methods and practical advice from leading usability experts.<\/p>\n

By: Speckyboy<\/p>\n

Available: Download from Speckboy.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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14. Book of Speed<\/h2>\n

Speed and download performance is a key ingredient in the success of websites today. This online book present the case for better performing websites from a business perspective while also including practical advice on changes that can be made to websites.<\/p>\n

Author: Stoyan Stefanov<\/p>\n

Available: Read online<\/a><\/p>\n

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15. 17 SEO Myths You Should Leave Behind in 2015<\/h2>\n

There is no area of web design that is more prone to misinformation and confusion that search engine optimization. This helpful eBook from Hubspot covers many of the changes that have taken place in SEO best practices over the past year and debunks many of the myths that will not help, and may actually hurt, your website.<\/p>\n

Author: Erik Devaney<\/p>\n

Available: Download from Hubspot<\/a><\/p>\n

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