In reality design for the web and phone applications ends up being largely about typography. So a good foundations book on typography like "Designing with Type" or any other of the usual suspects is a good start. That said, some applications have very little text so this is not always true anymore in UI/UX. "Don't Make Me Think" is a good read, but the direct info is not really as important as the point it is trying to make. Aggressively reducing friction and decisions for the user at all points. If reading that book helps get that point across then it's worth the read. On how to do that... If you are new to design, just pickup a used intro textbook on design. Something like "Design Basics" by Lauer and Pentak. Or really any intro book on design. They all cover the same basic concepts you'll need for UI/UX design. Fundamental stuff like visual hierarchy and composition. Honestly, just go find a used one for $8 and read through it. Most of them are pretty quick reads.…
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