My Influences
Books and resources that shaped my approach.
Every designer and product leader is a lifelong learner, shaped by the experiences, ideas, and influences they encounter along the way. Below are some of the books and resources that have helped shape my approach to design, leadership, and management (along with my experiences) and which I come back to again and again.
The Elements of Typographic Style
By Robert Bringhurst
A foundational typographic design book that has shaped the way I look at type forevermore.
The Design of Everyday Things
By Don Norman
The book that validated why I was drawn to design as a profession and inspired me early on.
Thinking with Type
By Ellen Lupton
This book shaped how I approached type in digital design early in my career.
The Making of a Manager
By Julie Zhou
An practical management book that helped me navigate new conversations as a manager.
Good Strategy Bad Strategy
By Richard Rumelt
An introduction on how to see and think about strategy.
Radical Candor
By Kim Scott
A mentor once said all problems are communication problems. This book has helped me refine my communication approach as I lead teams.
Lenny’s Podcast
Thoughtful and in-depth interviews with world-class product leaders and growth experts that have helped me unpack how I think about product design and strategy.
Product Thinking
Practical advice for product builders that I have found helpful in combating imposter syndrome and unpacking problems in my product and design thinking.