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10 Things Designers Do That Piss Developers Off (And Vice Versa)

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The document discusses the tension and communication challenges between designers and developers, emphasizing the need for better collaboration. It highlights issues such as designers altering functionality for aesthetics, and developers overlooking usability while focusing on technical feasibility. Ultimately, it advocates for improved dialogue to bridge gaps in understanding and expectations between the two roles.

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10 Things Designers Do That Piss Developers Off (And Vice Versa)
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