Garin Evans is, amongst other things, a developer from Cardiff, Wales, in the UK. He spends far too much time in front of a computer and not enough time in the sun. When he does spend time in the sun, he enjoys cycling and hiking around the beautiful Brecon Beacons.
When developers are expected to work in a corner until needed, that isolation from the design process prevents them from crafting the end product just as much as the designers themselves. The person who ultimately pays is the user. Whether you’re a developer, designer, or in another role, our mindsets need to change; we want to provide the best products for our users. Design decisions aren’t the sole responsibility of the design team. Decisions made during the design stages have far-reaching consequences that affect the entire project. A representative of each area, especially development and design, should be included when project-critical decisions are made.
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