UX design is a team sport. But how can designers and developers understand each other when they speak different languages?
Designers and developers both have the same goal, so it seems natural that they work together. But while designers are talking about looks and emotions, developers are talking about coding and feasibility.
Think of our free e-book The Designer’s Guide to Collaborating with Developers as a translator.
In just over 80 pages, this guidebook covers the common pitfalls between designers and developers, and how to work around them. Drawing on the advice of experts and our own real-life experience, we outline five chapters of ways to put aside differences and achieve what both of you want — a better product.
This e-book covers the best practices for:
- Understanding the technical implications of design
- Incorporating developers in the design process
- How wireframing and prototyping can eliminate development issues early on
- Techniques for teamwork, feedback, and meetings
- Building realistic mockups that developers can manage
- General advice on style guides, collaboration tools, and UX documentation
