Chapter 8. Final Thoughts and Additional Resources

	"Never put passion before principle. Even if win, you lose."
	--Kesuke Miyagi

When I was originally asked to write a book about UX, it was intended as a practical guide to improve one's web design work. As I started writing and outlining the book, I quickly realized that it was impossible to talk about designing better without explaining why it mattered. As a skill and field, UX is more than tips and tricks. It is a lifelong pursuit of understanding what motivates different people and how to deliver that through design. UX is an art form that, like all other art forms, improves with some historical perspective and a deeper understanding of its connections to the larger world. Of course, it's possible to become a UX designer without making these connections, but that's a decision and a choice. For some, UX is a job. For others, it's a passionate pursuit of knowledge and history that brings us closer to embodying the work we deliver.

I hope...