Practical ways to become your dev team's favorite designer

Engineers frequently tell me that my designs are challenging to develop or that certain features will cause the system to slow down. What strategies can I employ to create more developer-friendly interfaces and UX solutions?

Earlier this year, we discussed the importance of communication between design and PM. We already know miscommunications and misalignment can lead to cost and production problems.

But lack of collaboration between designers and developers can also result in decreased efficiency and increased project turnaround time.

Designers and developers need to work c…