On the other side of the table, giving in to that kind of swagger is dangerous. Especially with something as subjective as design, that dynamic clouds your jud

On the other side of the table, giving in to that kind of swagger is dangerous. Especially with something as subjective as design, that dynamic clouds your judgement. Once you've accepted that the designer knows all, your internal need for consistency will drive you to accept whatever they come up with and defend it against valuable outside feedback.