Why Design Is Hard

This is a book that explains the challenges UX and other tech designers face in the real world and how to overcome them.

The book explained in four questions:

  1. Who is it for? Designers who feel stuck, frustrated or ignored.

  2. What does it teach? A better way to think about your work and yourself.

  3. How does it do this? With tough love, powerful truths and snarky humor.

  4. When can I get it? Now!

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A provocative book about how to help designers reframe their frustrations

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Scott Berkun is the bestselling author of many books including Making Things Happen, The Myths of Innovation and How Design Makes The World. A former UX and project leader, he is a full time writer and speaker. http://www.scottberkun.com/