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Re:How to tell if a designer is good. by Spone on Monday October 14, 2013 @02:27PM (#6548780)
I disagree on item #1 (Taste). A good designer should solve problems, not do something that looks beautiful to you.
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Re:How to tell if a designer is good. by jenntoda on Monday October 14, 2013 @03:03PM (#6548978)
I don't think taste conflicts with problem solving skills. They can coexist - because design is choosing which solution to apply to a problem, and the choice reflects your taste / stylist preference. Rarely is there only one answer to a problem. Agreement in taste is important else it will be hard for you and your designer to move any design decision forward to implementation.
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