Communication Between Designers & Builders

As a UX designer, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking of ourselves as the sole creators of the design, while the builders are merely there to execute our vision. However, this way of thinking can lead to confusion and resentment, resulting in a subpar product. Instead, it's crucial to have an open relationship with the builders and work together to create the best possible product.

The Importance of Open Communication

It's easy to get caught up in our designs and fall victim to "unveiling syndrome" - the desire to work in isolation until the design is complete. However, this approach can lead to an echo chamber where we invest all of our thoughts and biases into the design without feedback from others. To avoid this, it's important to have open communication with the team. By having an open feedback loop, you can give and receive feedback for the best possible outcome.

Allocating People's Strengths and Weaknesses

It's crucial to appropriately allocate people's strengths and weaknesses when working on a project. This means understanding each team member's skills and matching them to the appropriate tasks. By doing so, you can ensure that each team member is contributing to the project in the most effective way possible.

Recognizing Feasibility

It's essential to recognize the feasibility of a design before investing too much time and resources into it. With open communication between designers and builders, you can discuss the feasibility of a design and make changes as necessary to ensure the best outcome for the project.

Embodying the Team

As a designer, it's easy to get caught up in your work and forget that you're part of a team. It's important to embody the team and leverage everyone's strengths to create the best possible product.

Remember, the end goal is not just to create a beautiful design but to create a product that meets the needs of the users.

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By embracing open communication, allocating people's strengths and weaknesses, recognizing feasibility, and embodying the team, UX designers can work together with builders to create the best possible product. Collaboration and communication are key to building better products and meeting the needs of the users.

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