Programmer who knows good design
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I personally don't know anyone who's a conceptual and typographic expert as well as a brilliant programmer. Sure there are tons of competent designer/developer hybrids out there, but I find that if you try to be a jack of all trades, you'll be a master of none.
Asking a designer to know coding is like asking them to know how to run a printing press. It's not a necessary combination of skills, when you can find two experts who are each deeply skilled and knowledgeable in their respective crafts.
I have no knowledge of or interest in coding, beyond the strengths and limitations of various languages and platforms. I'd rather focus on what I do best and find strong collaborators to code (or print) the things I design. I don't think that makes me lazy.
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- well said.Gucci
- so you think a print designer not understanding pantones or press vs digital is ok?zarkonite