[Sigia-l] NYC-CHI 29 Jan, 6-8PM: Antenna Design Case Studies/NYC Subway Vending Machines

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"Christopher Fahey [askrom]" wrote:

> I know that everything from time and budget constraints all the way to
> incompetant or obstinate colleagues and clients can prevent a good design from
> becoming a great one.
 
Yes, that is the reality we all live under. What, though, can/do we do about
it? Do we lower the bar? Do we turn a blind eye?

> This might be why nobody in this community ever posts a link to a site they
> have just completed.
 
By the very nature of this process, one is inviting (actively requesting)
criticism. Some of that feedback will be harsh, some useful, some
cheerleading, some irrelevant. That's life. You sort it all out and move on.

But a public project is different than a private site.

For the NYC ATMs, I'm not a commentator/voyeur, I'm the customer. I paid for
it with my taxes. I have to use it everyday. That's a different
relationship. A customer has a lower threshold for sub par work than a mere
commentator and higher 'rights' to complain about it. So if the proverbial
boat was missed, I'm likely to call it, as I paid for the ticket.

Best,

Ziya