[IxDA Discuss] Coding and IxD (was: What sets the 'best' interaction designers apart?)

[Robert Hoekman, Jr.]

Well said, Dan.

> - an ability to understand the constraints and possibilities of the
> medium you are working in, so that you can best utilize (and work
> around) them
> - and an ability to effectively communicate to those who have to make
> your design work

Having legitmate coding experience is most useful, I think, during
those conversations where you're trying to talk developers into doing
something and they're debating the feasibility of the solution. It's
really helpful to be able to jump in and speak their languag(s). Earns
you a lot of respect, too.

-r-