Designers & CodersWhy can’t we be friends?

Le meWhere do I come from, and why

I’m in a good position to judge this

Things to know…

• Studied design and typography• Started as a web designer…• …and Flash (ActionScript) programmer• Working for Teambox (purchase a license now!)• I wear glasses

The designer’s mind

The designer’s mind

• Doesn’t think about the limitations of the language• Cares about frontend, forgets about backend• Lives in the country of the lollipop and the rainbow

The coder’s mind

The coder’s mind

• Doesn’t think about the importance of design• Want to make it work, not to be easy on the eyes• Has an opinion about design (everyone does)

The solutionBasically, communication

The solution

• Do a meeting as soon as the project starts• Always, make good briefings• Try to understand each other’s limitations

More stuff you can do…

• Teach your designer’s the basics of code…• …but avoid making a designer code too much• Work together all the time (if possible)• Don’t underestimate his work (both of you)• Don’t think you’re more important than him• Try to listen

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