I think it would be improved by focusing on specific elements or patterns. These look pretty but there are deficient elements in some of the designs. With more

I think it would be improved by focusing on specific elements or patterns. These look pretty but there are deficient elements in some of the designs. With more guidance (the job of the site, but it's too minimalist right now) you can spot the elements which do stand out. I struggled with what you describe and art/design more generally. I started photography as a tech person and naturally gravitated to being a gear head. Now I still shoot with my ancient Canon EOS 7d and it's much more relaxing. I only got there by doing everything by making hard break from looking at the technical aspects, avoiding certain forums, finding photo walks without gearheads, etc. With time I started to appreciate other elements of design and be able to put things together without the feelings that existed before. I'm not sure if there is a particular psychological description of this. There is definitely an element of my anxiety at play though. The 10px and margins get to me too. I'm probably better at articulating my views now with designers that results in productive outcomes. If designers only have the ear of the CEO though it's a lost cause.