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My biggest problem with hiring designers like this is that it encourages designing for other designers, rather than for the customer. I want a designer that pri

My biggest problem with hiring designers like this is that it encourages designing for other designers, rather than for the customer. I want a designer that prioritizes something that's easy to use and obvious, rather than something that screenshots well for Dribbble. Sometimes those two goals can align, but not always.

balele 13y ago
I think you can solve that by taking into account customer feedback when curating the designers. That would for sure allign interests.
- prawn 13y ago
  That suggests that our clients know smart and usable design when they see it. I actually think they're half of the problem.
  - jaxn 13y ago
    Maybe what your clients want isn't high design, but good design delivered on time, within budget, and incorporating the feedback they were given.
sgdesign 13y ago
The way I see it, a site like this can help you get an initial selection of 10-20 "good for Dribbble" designers. It's then your job to pick the one that's also capable of making something that's easy to use, or rather that works well for your own needs. In other words, these services may not be able to magically find the perfect match for you, but they can at least get you halfway there.