[DESIGNERS] What's one thing that's super satisfying about your work?
Shravan Chitharanjan
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It could be something only other designers can get!
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Donnie Suazo@donnie_suazo
I worked on sport watches and the companion app years ago. I was commuting to work and saw a customer wearing the device and interacting with the app, I didn't mention my involvement, but after all the design debates didn't matter anymore, the damn thing was out in the wild! Great feeling.
The second thing is seeing your product/work in a charity shop window years later. ha
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@donnie_suazo That's a wonderful story, thank you for sharing this! Nothing beats the validation of your hard work when you see your designs being used out there in the world. 🙌
Your second point made me chuckle!
I really obsess over typography. I find it super satisfying to get the kerning just right for example haha
Ringly.io
Starting with some design work after dinner, and then suddenly realizing it's past midnight 😂
1. **Perfect Alignment & Spacing** – Achieving that flawless layout where all elements are aligned just right, with perfect padding and spacing, gives a sense of harmony and balance that only other designers can truly appreciate.
2. **Seeing the Final Design Come to Life** – The satisfaction of seeing a concept evolve from sketches or wireframes into a polished, fully functional design—especially when it feels like you've nailed the user experience.
3. **Feedback Loop Success** – Getting positive feedback after presenting a design, especially from users or clients who appreciate how intuitive and aesthetically pleasing it is, is incredibly rewarding. It's that "you got it right" feeling that all designers chase.
4. **Flow State** – Being completely in the zone during a design session, where the ideas and creativity just pour out effortlessly, is deeply satisfying. It's that moment when time seems to fly and the design evolves seamlessly.
5. **Problem Solving** – When you figure out a challenging design problem, whether it's UI/UX-related or a visual issue, and finding an elegant solution that's both functional and visually pleasing. It’s that feeling of solving a puzzle that others may not even realize was there.