[IxDA Discuss] Alan Cooper on Software Design: Code=Design?

[Christopher Fahey]

David Malouf wrote:
> Whatever you are doing your design in on the virutal engine known as
> a computer is in the end creating code, no?
>
> ...
>
> Another way to interpret what Alan is talking about is to think about
> his audience. It seems he is speaking to Designer/Developer types who
> do code and design as opposed to "true" interaction designers who
> already make the distinction you are making.

You should read the article again. He is quite clearly saying that  
engineers design by writing code rather than by producing abstract  
planning artifacts, digital or not. He equates their supposed  
technique with an architect designing a building using rocks and  
mortar. He really is implying, it seems, that the programming field  
is in very sad shape. Inmates indeed.

-Cf

Christopher Fahey
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