Universal Methods of Design

Universal Methods of Design by Bella Martin and Bruce Hanington, Rockport Publishers (2019). Descriptions in words and pictures of 125 design methods. Great techniques for innovators, product developers, and process streamliners, and a fun volume.

Subtitle: 125 Ways to Research Complex Problems, Develop Innovative Ideas, and Design Effective Solutions.

Good companion volume: Universal Principles of Design, 2d Ed., by William Lidwell, Kritina Holden, and Jill Butler, Rockport Publishers, (2010). More descriptions in words and pictures. Another fun volume. 

Subtitle: 125 Ways to Enhance Usability, Influence Perception, Increase Appeal, Make Better Design Decisions, and Teach through Design.

Because contracting practitioners must create as well as execute.