[wizardhat]

As a programmer this sounds like some pretentious bullshit. I've done so many UIs where 20 people jump in all thinking they are experts and have long drawn out discussions about how the UI should look, only to change their minds after I've done it and have another round of discussions...

Honestly, all the word "design" means to me is "I take so long to get anything done that I must plan my ass off like I only have one shot, and force everyone else to work this way".

Just get stuff done, and move on. No ones going to give a crap about your sweet design if your product doesn't do anything.

[semisight]

If we're talking over-designing, I agree. Design without function is worthless.

At the same time, function without design is an ugly cement cube with no windows for a house; sure, it does the trick, but I'd much rather live under the stars than in that.