Working with UI Designers

[ladymuck]

The personal snipes aren't particularly helpful.

I think the gist of this is that there are always going to be difficult people and the key is communication and engagement, understanding what is being asked and identifying options for delivery.

Yes, it's frustrating to have to deal with someone who doesn't get why that line can't be moved under that button. You know the level of effort required to achieve that change and the designer knows what benefit the end user will have from you making the change. If you cannot compromise then you need to present the facts, without the rhetoric, to the decision maker and let them decide what's more important to the project.

[d000hg]

The personal snipes aren't particularly helpful.

It's a serious point (partly). Whenever one person says "X is being awkward" it's likely the other person is saying the same about you. If you always find designers difficult, there's a common denominator - not that you are necessarily a jerk but that you might not know the best way to interact with designers. It's a skill in itself.
But if someone (not the OP) is always complaining "everyone else is difficult to work with" that's a bit of a red flag.