A response to a Medium post criticizing designers for over-relying on Figma, Aaron Gustafson argues the real issue is nuanced collaboration rather than designer incompetence. He pushes back on the condescending framing, noting that engineers also make mistakes (e.g., using divs instead of buttons), and that detailed design handoffs benefit junior engineers and accessibility. He also highlights the cost-benefit of catching issues in design tools early versus in production, while agreeing that designers should understand their medium.
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