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Designers Should Know About Code, Not How to Code

December 19, 2024 Allison

Recently, I’ve noticed increased conversations among designers about learning to code. Coding is valuable, and I would never discourage anyone from picking it up. In fact, I first learned to code and later focused my career on design.  Throughout my design career, I’ve found that some parts of my early coding knowledge have been beneficial. […]

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Why Designers and Developers Don’t Always See Eye to Eye

December 16, 2024 Allison

Picture this: a designer spends weeks crafting a visually stunning user interface, only to hear a developer say, “That’s going to be hard to implement.” Tensions rise, deadlines are missed, and both sides feel frustrated. Sound familiar? The relationship between designers and developers is at the heart of creating successful digital products. Yet, their different […]

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