How to blame the other guy Techniques for creating better communication between the people who make things work and the people who make things look good.

The Designer Look at this guy He probably doesn’t know a single SQL command I bet he doesn’t even know what those tattoos mean

Look at this guy

He probably doesn’t know a single SQL command

I bet he doesn’t even know what those tattoos mean

The Developer Can’t tell the difference between Helvetica and Arial Thinks leading causes heavy metal poisoning Probably thinks Ironman should sweep the academy awards

Can’t tell the difference between Helvetica and Arial

Thinks leading causes heavy metal poisoning

Probably thinks Ironman should sweep the academy awards

The Designer’s Fault Forgetting the gaps Being unaware of basic technical limitations Not talking with the Developer

Forgetting the gaps

Being unaware of basic technical limitations

Not talking with the Developer

The Developer’s Fault Filling the gaps Adding “cool” functionality Not talking with the Designer

Filling the gaps

Adding “cool” functionality

Not talking with the Designer

Solutions…

Staying Out of the Way Use source control Separate presentation and code Set boundaries when potential areas of conflict are found

Use source control

Separate presentation and code

Set boundaries when potential areas of conflict are found

Working Together Create a well-defined workflow Include as many team members as possible in planning Review together Communicate

Create a well-defined workflow

Include as many team members as possible in planning

Review together

Communicate