Unless its a company that generates content on a timely basis. In that case it's possible the reverse is true. Once the platform is up and running the programme

Unless its a company that generates content on a timely basis. In that case it's possible the reverse is true. Once the platform is up and running the programmer is not needed as much as the designer. It's all about context. Every company is different and the proper number of programmers to designers will depend on the needs of the company. If a company reaches a point that it doesn't need as many of one side, then there's a chance it's close to not needing as many on the other. But if the company wishes to grow then chances are they will still need both.