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There is a difference between product design and product engineering. It's like the difference between architect, engineer, and construction worker. Now, in so
by programminggeek 13y ago
There is a difference between product design and product engineering. It's like the difference between architect, engineer, and construction worker.
Now, in software, there is maybe a place for people who know all three areas pretty well, but it's not a well defined job role in most companies.
- bgilroy26 13y agoIt's true that dividing labor that way is necessary to get projects of any significant size to work. On the other hand, I think the level of understanding gained by walking in ux and graphic designers' shoes the way that the article describes would be a great boon for engineers whose work affects and is affected by the work of such folk.