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### Philosophy

1. **[A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy](https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Good-Life-Ancient-Stoic/dp/0195374614/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=guide+to+the+good+life+stoicism&qid=1659430885&sprefix=guide+to+the+%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1)** by William B. Irvine\
   *Philosophy*

2. **[Meditations](https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-Thrift-Editions-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/048629823X/)** by Marcus Aurelius\
   *Philosophy*

3. **[Man’s Search for Meaning](https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X/)** by Viktor Frankl\
   *Philosophy*

4. **[The Prince](https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Dover-Thrift-Editions/dp/0486272745/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1539880954&sr=1-1&keywords=the+prince&refinements=p_lbr_one_browse-bin%3ANiccol%C3%B2+Machiavelli)** by Niccolò Machiavelli\
   *Leadership*

### Design

1. **[The Timeless Way of Building](https://www.amazon.com/Timeless-Way-Building-Christopher-Alexander/dp/0195024028/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28232FUNR53P&keywords=the+timeless+way+of+building+by+christopher+alexander&qid=1659431350&sprefix=the+timeless+way+of+building+by+christopher+alexande%2Caps%2C270&sr=8-1)** by Christopher Alexander\
   *Architecture*

2. **[The Interior Design Handbook: Furnish, Decorate, and Style Your Space](https://www.amazon.com/Interior-Design-Handbook-Furnish-Decorate/dp/0593139313/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SS220TPRK3UA&keywords=The+Interior+Design+Handbook%3A+Furnish%2C+Decorate%2C+and+Style+Your+Space&qid=1659431414&sprefix=the+timeless+way+of+building+by+christopher+alexande%2Caps%2C468&sr=8-1)** by Frida Ramstedt and Mia Olofsson\
   *Interior*

3. **[Envisioning Information](https://www.amazon.com/Envisioning-Information-Edward-R-Tufte/dp/0961392118/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24EC8AS812B1Q&keywords=Envisioning+Information&qid=1659431759&sprefix=envisioning+information%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1)** by Edward R. Tufte\
   *General design*

### Non-fiction

1. **[The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World](https://www.amazon.com/Botany-Desire-Plants-Eye-View-World/dp/0375760393/ref=sr_1_1?crid=W8BZYY1YL9W2&keywords=The+Botany+of+Desire%3A+A+Plant%27s-Eye+View+of+the+World&qid=1659431544&sprefix=the+psychology+of+money+timeless+lessons+on+wealth%2C+greed%2C+and+happiness%2Caps%2C465&sr=8-1)** by Michael Pollan\
   *Nature*

2. **[The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups](https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Code-Secrets-Highly-Successful/dp/0804176981/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NO9WACRLNYU&keywords=The+Culture+Code%3A+The+Secrets+of+Highly+Successful+Groups&qid=1659432152&sprefix=the+culture+code+the+secrets+of+highly+successful+groups%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1)** by Daniel Coyle\
   *Teamwork · Leadership*

3. **[The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness](https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Money-Timeless-Lessons-Happiness/dp/B08D9WJ9G8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2745NVKFMPTJJ&keywords=The+Psychology+of+Money%3A+Timeless+lessons+on+wealth%2C+greed%2C+and+happiness&qid=1659431474&sprefix=the+psychology+of+money+timeless+lessons+on+wealth%2C+greed%2C+and+happiness%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1)** by Morgan Housel\
   *Finance*

4. **[Neurofitness: A Brain Surgeon's Secrets to Boost Performance & Unleash Creativity](https://www.amazon.com/Neurofitness-Dr-Rahul-Jandial-audiobook/dp/B07RLVPGFS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3B1TBUN6Z9BJ2&keywords=Neurofitness&qid=1659431978&sprefix=envisioning+information%2Caps%2C486&sr=8-1)** by Dr. Rahul Jandial\
   *Human*

5. **[The Incomplete Book of Running](https://www.amazon.com/Incomplete-Book-of-Running-audiobook/dp/B07FK4J1HZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33ERQVTQPG8NA&keywords=The+Incomplete+Book+of+Running&qid=1659432224&sprefix=the+incomplete+book+of+running%2Caps%2C408&sr=8-1)** by Peter Sagal\
   *Sport · Human*

### Biography

1. **[An Autobiography](https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Agatha-Christie/dp/0062204572/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=autobiography+agatha+christie&qid=1659430754&sprefix=autobiography+aga%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1)** by Agatha Christie

2. **[Greenlights](https://www.amazon.com/Greenlights-Matthew-McConaughey-ebook/dp/B086823SWK/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659430807&sr=8-1)** by Matthew McConaughey

3. **[Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike](https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Dog-Phil-Knight-audiobook/dp/B01CRJA470/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YJ2XUU0MCP1&keywords=Shoe+Dog&qid=1659431605&sprefix=the+botany+of+desire+a+plant%27s-eye+view+of+the+world%2Caps%2C463&sr=8-1)** by Phil Knight

4. **[An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything](https://www.amazon.com/Astronauts-Guide-Life-Earth-Determination/dp/B00GAB2GH8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L0EE9IQE1T5A&keywords=An+Astronaut%27s+Guide+to+Life+on+Earth&qid=1659432382&sprefix=an+astronaut%27s+guide+to+life+on+earth%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1)** by Chris Hadfield

### For the soul

1. **[Alice in Wonderland](https://www.amazon.com/Alice-Wonderland-Original-Complete-Illustrations/dp/B0948LPG76/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TYBM2WP9RO6R&keywords=Alice%E2%80%99s+Adventures+in+Wonderland&qid=1659432470&sprefix=an+astronaut%27s+guide+to+life+on+earth%2Caps%2C476&sr=8-1)** by Lewis Carroll

2. **[The Neverending Story](https://www.amazon.com/Neverending-Story-Michael-Ende/dp/0525457585/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3I6W79WVODG1L&keywords=The+Neverending+Story&qid=1659431668&sprefix=the+neverending+story%2Caps%2C320&sr=8-3)** by Michael Ende\
   *Fantasy*

3. **[The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse](https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Mole-Fox-Horse/dp/0062976583/ref=sr_1_1?crid=B0KE67O7ZT0&keywords=The+Boy%2C+the+Mole%2C+the+Fox+and+the+Horse&qid=1659432097&sprefix=the+count+of+monte+cristo%2Caps%2C508&sr=8-1)** by Charlie Mackesy\
   *Fantasy*

4. **[The Count of Monte Cristo](https://www.amazon.com/Count-Monte-Cristo-Penguin-Classics/dp/0140449264/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ET9WPCKIG9M6&keywords=The+Count+of+Monte+Cristo&qid=1659432024&sprefix=neurofitness%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1)** by Alexandre Dumas\
   *Classics*

5. **[How to Stop Time: A Novel](https://www.amazon.com/How-Stop-Time-Matt-Haig/dp/0525522891/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JJ8ZDM2CDXMV&keywords=How+to+Stop+Time&qid=1659432338&sprefix=the+incomplete+book+of+running%2Caps%2C460&sr=8-1)** by Matt Haig\
   *Fantasy*

Books that shape me

This is a list of good spots to see/visit/eat in town. I constantly add new places here.

Is this a good way to structure such a list? Or would it be better if the chapters were the districts of Amsterdam?

If you have questions or suggestions — feel free to drop me a line.

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### Coffee

* ️🖤 **[Lot Sixty One](https://goo.gl/maps/fAqYkjbn6hx4hAUo7)** — the best batch filter, good bites. Good beans to buy.

* 🖤 **[Back To Black](https://goo.gl/maps/aqQXP2a4mL6X41Sj%C5%BC)** — the best cappuccino.

* 🖤 **[Bocca](https://g.page/bocca-coffee-amsterdam?share)** — very good beans to buy.

* 🖤 **[Scandinavian Embassy](https://goo.gl/maps/vTSeCBP2k6W8Z1c98)** (De Pijp) — best beans (from Sweden and Denmark) to buy. Delicious desserts. Good light breakfast.

* 🖤 **[Scandinavian Embassy](https://goo.gl/maps/nSu3sEhGtJ9up16y5)** Bakery & Shop.

* 🖤 **[Coffee District](https://g.page/the-coffee-district-wp?share)** (Willemsparkweg) — try their almond croissant with filter coffee, especially good on a Sunday morning.

* 🖤 **[Coffee District](https://goo.gl/maps/8PCxYCd93jW79gDd9)** (Hendrik Jacobszstraat).

* 🖤 **[4850](https://goo.gl/maps/UTzdsg9t5PkpevGk7)**

* **[BLCK. Coffee](https://goo.gl/maps/o1yWFvJanWSS9WqN6)**

* **[Badeta Koffiebranders](https://g.page/badetakoffie?share)**

* **[Screaming Beans](https://goo.gl/maps/n1HETa3iNyDkHZwS7)**

* **[Toki](https://goo.gl/maps/95HFi8qc2v3DVrky8)**

* **[Luuk's Coffee](https://goo.gl/maps/VDiVzHar8d77fNFG9)**

* **[Drupa Coffee Roasters.](https://g.page/drupacoffee?share)**

* Any **Coffee Company** from the chain.

### Markets

* 🖤 **[Noordermarkt](https://goo.gl/maps/YbAigkvBFtcphKCz8)** — my favorite local market in Amsterdam. Open on Saturdays and Monday mornings. Start the day with oysters and bubbles, and go on to the best hot dogs in the country. Finish with hands down the best apple pie in **[Winkel 43](https://g.page/Winkel43?share)** (cream is a must).

### Pastries

* 🖤 **[grammes](https://g.page/grammes_ams?share)**

* **[Bakkerij Wolf](https://goo.gl/maps/JiGwckCXxT5mTsieA)**

* **[Bakkerij Mater](https://goo.gl/maps/t5219ydHWFgAYbZi7)**

* **[De Drie Graefjes](https://goo.gl/maps/8jF9daCQer92Sri16)** — American bakery offering delicious cakes.

* **[Le Fournil de Sébastien](https://goo.gl/maps/wzg9J4Pq7RDEympB6)** Amsterdam

* **[BBROOD](https://www.google.com/maps/search/bbrood/@52.3423907,4.8492285,13z/data=!3m1!4b1)** chain of bread and pastry shops. Have good grilled sandwiches and decent coffee. Good for a quick lunch if no other option is around.

### Breakfast & brunch

* 🖤 **[Bakers & Roasters](https://goo.gl/maps/iBezNne6DpznsvHa6)** (Kadijksplein).

* 🖤 **[Little Collins](https://g.page/LittleCollinsdePijp?share)** (De Pijp) — boy these guys are *good*. No reservations, no cash.

* **[Bakers & Roasters](https://goo.gl/maps/BMXaWdbT9r6cyRt27)** (De Pijp)

* **[Dignita](https://goo.gl/maps/ZExZaUetacsfE3f97)** (Hoftuin)

* **[Dignita](https://goo.gl/maps/irjHMd1RYBGigrNe6)** (Vondelpark)

* **[Coffee & Coconuts](https://goo.gl/maps/WHrhX46ecyMtqVps6)**

### Drinks & snacks

* 🖤 **[De Plantage](https://goo.gl/maps/zR2mUEkoJZ9hXiuA8)** — beautiful location next to the Zoo and Micropia (combination recommended).

* 🖤 **[Café de Jaren](https://goo.gl/maps/3S1m4adneVTkpjF27)** — good canal view.

* 🖤 **[Brouwerij 't IJ](https://goo.gl/maps/prh2bMNJR8NyHXmu9)** — a local brewery located in a former bath house. Offers plenty of beers and snacks.

* 🍦 **[Van der Linde](https://goo.gl/maps/yghDnG3D9NsX5FH59)** — only ice-cream, only cash.

* 🍦 **[Massimo Gelato](https://g.page/massimogelatoamsterdam?share)** — the very best gelato chain in Amsterdam. Search for other locations.

* **[De Ysbreeker](https://g.page/Ysbreeker?share)**

* **[Wynand Fockink Proeflokaal](https://goo.gl/maps/RPnnu2mMHvYTacy66)** and Spirits — a legendary bar where Churchill supposed to have drinks. Come inside, select a drink and bow to it.

### Lunch & dinner

* 🖤 **[La Perla](https://goo.gl/maps/aMBqedj1qwWX6iSs8)** — the best pizza in the country (so far).

* 🖤 **[Flo's Deli](https://goo.gl/maps/UrAo4nHAe7nKnMRV8)** — authentic New York bagels.

* 🖤 **[Mana Mana](https://g.page/manamana-de-pijp?share)** (De Pijp) — Middle Eastern specialties.

* 🖤 **[HINATA Ramen](https://goo.gl/maps/C6ah5mz585MaGBBh6)** — best for traditional ramen.

* 🖤 **[Umaimon](https://goo.gl/maps/ZpWcLMMYQaFUwbbg8)** — best for experimental ramen (+check other locations in Takumi chain).

* 🖤 **[Takumi Ramen](https://g.page/takumi-amsterdam2?share) & Yakisoba** — same from chain above.

* **[Fou Fow Udon](https://goo.gl/maps/HLnBX9kE7C3VUKop9)**

* **[Fou Fow Ramen](https://goo.gl/maps/qEyUtodCDcVVrXvJ8)**

* **[Pho 91](https://goo.gl/maps/5oeKim3VaBT6sjGF7)**

* **[Oriental City](https://g.page/orientalcityamsterdam?share)** Amsterdam — Cantonese restaurant serving fresh seafood specials & a vast choice of dim sum.

* **[Full Moon Garden](https://g.page/fullmoongardenams?share)** — Cantonese cuisine.

* **[KOH (Kitchen of Happiness)](https://goo.gl/maps/qMYpjkQMWbuqgqXB9)** — Thai restaurant.

* **[Ku Kitchen & Bar](https://goo.gl/maps/Pi6zLPgA1XEzx3L58)** — Japanese with a twist.

* **[Tomo Sushi](https://goo.gl/maps/GfmmhpQe81LGSqJW6)** — best sushi.

* 🍔 **[Ter Marsch & Co](https://goo.gl/maps/cLGaYNfH9kTG1mSp8)**

* 🍔 **[Cannibale Royale](https://goo.gl/maps/WwXAKF65ac5yrjoe9)**

* **[The Pancake Bakery](https://goo.gl/maps/Um3AinrEhrBe1jLi9)** — a bit touristy, but they have nice pancakes with cherry compote, hearty French onion soup, and some good liquors.

* **[Raïnaraï](https://goo.gl/maps/Abkou1mfZRRqSgHN6)** — moroccan diner.

* **[Meat & Greek](https://g.page/meatgreekutrechtsestraat?share)** — good greek streetfood.

* **[Foodware](https://goo.gl/maps/kHtEUjQmhFhBz6fA9)** — simple good food diner.

* **[De Kas](https://goo.gl/maps/wsoDGu9CA2LnosQZ7)** — organic restaurant, reservation required.

* **[Studio/K](https://goo.gl/maps/QRoUDDGxLgxQw1rZ8)** — restaurant+cinema.

### Not Food

* 🖤 **[Foam](https://goo.gl/maps/JTzjtZYnti2ATjWT9)** — museum of photography.

* 🌿 **[Hortus Botanicus](https://g.page/hortusamsterdam?share)** Amsterdam — a small and cosy botanical garden.

* **👁 [Eye](https://goo.gl/maps/TZZtzw5QsDtxYzSJ6)** Film Museum.

* **[NEMO](https://goo.gl/maps/hhB3vz53QHSQfbN88)** — science museum. Plan a whole day if going with kids.

* **[Vondelpark](https://goo.gl/maps/f7LWgw91TtVZVCqb9)**

* **[Lomanstraat](https://goo.gl/maps/giHKsUf7rcnfFTHv8)** — an istagrammable street next to Vondelpark.

* **[Micropia](https://goo.gl/maps/DaXq3bDUfwBNv4cb8)** — museum of bacteria. Good to combine with De Plantage and Zoo.

* **[OBA library](https://goo.gl/maps/SndhQ7dia37ctyTE8)** of Amsterdam with a bonus restaurant on the top with a view on the city.

* **[Asmterdam Museum](https://goo.gl/maps/7iQgq49Kw5snNHoZA)**

### Shopping

* **[De 9 Straatjes](https://goo.gl/maps/cqU7FLRM7W8mBUj8A)** — an old, picturesque canal-district area featuring vintage & designer boutiques, plus cozy cafes.

* **[The Book Exchange](https://goo.gl/maps/iDh5UKgJgUsCDPvH9)** — a second-hand book store. Remember: if you can't find a book, you most probably don't need one!

* **[Waterstones](https://goo.gl/maps/uBnapsYsNNJZiAQ77)** — Hogwarts if it was a book store.

Amsterdam

Product Designer

A list of good spots to see/visit/eat in Amsterdam

An open, modular digital vehicle cockpit platform.

TomTom IndiGO

A cloud-native in-dash navigation system. Reach out to learn more about the concept and design work behind.

NextGen Navigation

Crafting short UI and graphic motion clips to showcase capabilities of Aninix application.

Motion shots

* led UX consultations for over 10 external clients in enterprise and automotive
* pitched new projects with sales and product teams, converted into 7 new contracts
* delivered 5 client projects as MVPs within 3 months each through collaboration with design, product, and development team.

UX Designer → Sr UX Designer

Aninix is a Figma plugin for creating powerful UI animations without leaving designer's workspace.

Chief Designer

* Delivered design frameworks (notification, feedback, motion, and system UI) that complete an MVP of a new in-vehicle infotainment platform.

* Delivered a design concept of the next-gen navigation product through an end-to-end UX process with a team of 4 designers; successfully validated the new design through the user testing.

* Initiated and supported design process transformation from a persona-based approach to the jobs-to-be-done framework; started team migration to Figma.

* Designed a route planning experience and a set of guidance features for Stellantis vehicle lineup 2020–2021 (6.2 MM cars sold in 2020).

* Delivered 3 products for Italo-American, French, and Japanese car brands.

Interaction Designer → Sr Interaction Designer

* introduced and implemented a design process for the R&D department
* designed Multi Uninstaller module for CleanMyPC
* designed Smart Assistant for CleanMyMac X
* received iF design award as part of CleanMyMac X team.

Sr UX Designer

* conceptualized and produced a 3-month practical course on Web Design basics
* led 5 groups of students from zero-level to a solid junior web designer
* the topics covered web typography, composition and grids, graphics in web, mobile and responsive web, discovery and ideation, UX basics, client management, and massive amounts of practice.

Course Mentor

Working as a Flex Designer, I applied my expertise in product and user experience across multiple teams, identifying and solving critical challenges to accelerate impactful product launches:

* Manager experience: spearheaded the advancement of initial designs, leading user research to refine and enhance product offerings. Oversaw implementation and crafted a forward-looking product roadmap, aligning with year-long strategic goals.

* Video platform experience: conducted a comprehensive audit and iterative experiments to overhaul the video experience, enhancing scalability, security, and stability. Collaborated closely with PM and engineering team to integrate findings, culminating in a user-centric redesign that recuperated $507K by mitigating UX issues.

* Mobile app: led the design of targeted UI improvements to boost mobile app engagement, coupled with the development of a visionary new app concept to elevate user interaction.

* Coach messaging templates: defined core objectives and developed a design vision, validated through user research. Streamlined early launch processes, achieving a 13% increase in coach sessions per month with the introduction of messaging templates.

* [BetterUp Manage™️](https://www.betterup.com/products/betterup-manage): designed an assessment report experience in cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely and impactful releases. Achieved 40.5% conversion of the experience during the beta phase.

* Additional initiatives: created innovative design concepts to align with new business visions, and partnered with sales teams on prototype designs for client presentations, securing partnership deals.

Kira Laktionov

2022