Getting into the world of web design requires a keen intellect and lots of free time. I say this coming from experience after recognizing my slumps of creativity which directly affect my workflow. The more you can stay in tune with new skills and techniques, the more you can develop a passion for one specific area. Other designers are often willing to share techniques and tips related to dozens of topics from iconography to typography.
This rule applies even more so to freelancers who don’t always have new projects coming onto their desk from a studio. You need to keep your skills relevant and the following books are a great place to start. All of them are available for digital download while some also offer a print version. Take a look over these titles and see if anything catches your attention.
Hardboiled Web Design
Digital Adaptation
Inside Creative Minds: Workflows, Habits And Strategies
Clients: Friends You Never Had
Navigation & Interaction
Mobile Design for iPhone & iPad
Design is a Job
Designing for Emotion
Responsive Web Design
Web Design Book of Trends 2013-2014
UX Design for Startups
The App Design Handbook
Designing Web Applications
Authority
Scalable and Modular Architecture for CSS
How To Be A Rockstar Freelancer
Freelance Confidential
Web Design Confidential
Rockstar Icon Designer
The Freelance Business Funnel
Contracts for Creatives
50 Ways to Please Your Customers
Your Freelance Guide
Designing for the Web
Taking your Talent to the Web
Student’s Guide to Web Design
The Designer’s Guide to Freelancing
The Nature of Code
The Woork Handbook[PDF]
The Icon Handbook
