Design Aesthetics vs Usability
The cluster debates the true meaning of design in software and products, contrasting superficial aesthetics, trends, and peer approval against usability, problem-solving, and user needs.
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Design isn't all about looks.
Don't blame the user for terrible design.
Design includes aesthetics, I think you need to recalibrate your definition.
If you think that design == appearance, you must not spend time on the internet.
As always, "designers" are optimising for what looks cool and fancy subjectively to them, rather than optimising for usability. In their defence, the latter is much harder :)
Wait a sec, Designers should focus on aesthetics? That’s not a Designer then.
Looks like you are confusing UI designers with bullshit designers, who make such things "material design". It's not a beauty contest.
Too narrow definition of what "design" is. Tip: it's not about "looks nice".
design is not making things pretty. it's about solving problems
Because it's lovely. Designers usually have a pretty refined aesthetic sense, and sometimes it wins out over usability.