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Design Manifesto and Principles Resources

Websites and Online Platforms

InVision Design Better

Comprehensive resources including guides on design principles and manifestos

Nielsen Norman Group

Research-based articles on UX principles and best practices

A List Apart

Articles on design principles, philosophies, and manifestos

Principles.Design

Collection of design principles from various companies and organizations

Design Principles FTW

Curated collection of design principles from different companies

Articles on Design Manifestos

How to Write a Design Manifesto: 20 Examples to Inspire You

Design Manifestos: Clarity, Purpose, and Impact

Creating a Design Manifesto: How to Define and Stick to Your Design Values

The Designer's Creed: Design Manifestos from History

How to Create a Design Manifesto That Elevates Your Craft

Articles on Design Principles

Design Principles: Why They Matter and How to Create Them

Creating Effective Design Principles: 6 Counter-intuitive Tests

Design Principles vs. Design Guidelines vs. Design Systems

How to Create Good Design Principles

The Difference Between Design Principles, Manifestos, and Values

Books

Design Is a Job by Mike Monteiro

Includes guidance on creating design principles and manifestos

The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman

  • Foundational principles that can inform your design manifesto

Change by Design by Tim Brown

  • IDEO's approach to design thinking principles

Design Systems by Alla Kholmatova

  • Covers principles as part of design systems

Articulating Design Decisions by Tom Greever

  • Helps in formulating and communicating design principles

Notable Company Design Principles and Manifestos

Apple Human Interface Guidelines

Google Material Design Manifesto

IBM Design Language

Airbnb Design Principles

Microsoft Design Principles

Salesforce Lightning Design System

Shopify Polaris Design System

Atlassian Design System

These resources should provide a comprehensive foundation for understanding, creating, and implementing both design manifestos and principles for your product team.