The article uses a good example of designing things for other designers. The difference doesn't improve the product in a way that benefits the user. It's why I

The article uses a good example of designing things for other designers. The difference doesn't improve the product in a way that benefits the user. It's why I fail to understand designers sometimes. On the other hand, I'm sure designers would say the same complaints about source code optimizations. But I hope we can agree it's about personal satisfaction, and that there's not necessarily anything "crazy" about it, it's just the sort of passion that results in quality.