I believe we'd be selling ourselves short if we didn't already take those three big quotes into consideration when developing applications. If you're in a startup environment and not writing one-off client applications, you're probably already well versed in this so-called "UDX" voodoo magic. The designer/developer relationship is one of give and take. Compromises must be made for the sake of completing tasks on time.

My advise is to simply wear many hats; especially to keep clowns like these "UXD" types out of your company.