That's Not What I Designed ? | Designers vs Developers

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Episode 42 Sn 2 | Tell Younger Creatives the Truth, Even When It StingsWhy do designers and developers clash, and where does AI fit into the future of creative work? Developer Kizito Thomas, aka Kito, joins KDK for an honest conversation about ego, feedback, design, technology, and the hard truths younger creatives need to hear.CHAPTERS00:00 Soft Skills and First Impressions02:17 Do Clients Still Need Designers?04:53 Why Feedback Hurts08:46 AI: What You Say vs What You Mean11:13 Why Experience Still Matters13:08 Prompting or Hiring Experts?14:45 Talent: Gifted or Learned?17:02 Designers vs Developers21:05 Building a Website in 24 Hours23:08 Working With Developers26:56 Does the Design Make Sense?28:40 Why Websites Feel Basic33:25 Scrolling: Good UX or Bad Design?35:37 Functionality vs Looks39:13 Is Long-Scroll Marketing Effective?41:30 Why Apps Are Addictive42:24 Can Simple Apps Win?44:17 The Fight for Your Attention47:44 A Phone Against Phone Addiction52:13 Living Without Google54:37 Who Submits: Designers or Developers?56:51 Imagination vs Logic58:23 Why Communication Breaks Down59:51 Stop Over-Engineering01:01:21 Taking Feedback Personally01:03:04 Telling Younger Creatives the Truth01:06:11 Who Is Your Poster For?01:07:56 Do Developers Feel Superior?01:09:05 Imposter Syndrome vs Superiority01:16:06 Are Developers More Creative?01:18:56 Meet Kizito Thomas01:21:13 The Hardest Part of Development01:21:43 KK Live: Come Ready for FeedbackCONNECT WITH KIZITO THOMASInstagram:X:LinkedIn:Behance:Website:KDK LINKSBook your KK Live ticket: https://kreativekonvo.kdk.co.ke/Website: https://kdk.co.ke/Campus Drive: https://campustour.kdk.co.ke/WhatsApp Community: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaKMh4mGJP8E2pvqC312Community links: https://tr.ee/otMQ4zF4pOYouTube: Kenyan Design KonversationsX: https://x.com/254designkonvosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenyan_design_konversations/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenyandesignkonversationMerchandise: https://shop.kdk.co.ke