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Being a Product Designer
Against the Odds: An AutobiographyAgainst the Odds: An Autobiography by James Dyson
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A great story of an inspiration.
Designing the 21st CenturyDesigning the 21st Century
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A great reference book
A Guidebook to Intellectual Property: Patents, Trade Marks, Copyright and Design (I.T.P.S.)A Guidebook to Intellectual Property: Patents, Trade Marks, Copyright and Design (I.T.P.S.) by Robin Jacob
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Some things you need to know.
Rendering with Markers: Definitive Techniques for Designers, Illustrators and ArchitectsRendering with Markers: Definitive Techniques for Designers, Illustrators and Architects by Ronald B. Kemnitzer
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A great book for a vital skill for concept work
Universal Principles of Design: 100 Ways to Enhance Usability, Influence Perception, Increase Appeal, Make Better Design Decisions, and Teach through DesignUniversal Principles of Design: 100 Ways to Enhance Usability, Influence Perception, Increase Appeal, Make Better Design Decisions, and Teach through Design by Jill Butler
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A seminal work on design
Emotional Design: Why We Love (or Hate) Everyday ThingsEmotional Design: Why We Love (or Hate) Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman
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Great work for understanding a new slant on design
Design Secrets: Products: 50 Real-Life Projects UncoveredDesign Secrets: Products: 50 Real-Life Projects Uncovered by Industrial Designers Society of America
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Vital. just vital
Design Secrets: Products - 50 Real-life Projects Uncovered: v. 2Design Secrets: Products - 50 Real-life Projects Uncovered: v. 2 by Lynn Haller
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Just as important as sliced bread and oxygen for understanding product design