On Oct 17, 2008, at 8:53 AM, Dennis, Alan wrote:
Basically, my point is that if you want to make great designs, I do believe you need to have somewhat of an understanding in the various disciplines involved. Visual design is one of those disciplines that can help immensely.
Having an understanding and appreciation for a related discipline isn't the same as being a master of it. Good visual design can enhance interactions, or can break them. The interaction design is the foundation of a good design.
I believe that being a good interaction design who has good visual design skills is better than one who doesn't. However, I don't believe for a minute that you can't be a good interaction designer if you don't have good visual design skills. As long as you understand the practice and appreciate it, then you can be a great interaction designer.
Stating interaction designers have to be good visual designers is like saying good programmers have to be good interaction designers. Software development is an evolutionary process. We rely on each other as a team.
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