Should Designers Learn Code? Should Dev Learn Design? episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 21 MIN

Should Designers Learn Code? Should Dev Learn Design?

from Code & Canvas · host samuelayo

In the premiere of Code & Canvas, we explore the evolving relationship between designers and developers through the perspective of a developer turned design engineer.We discuss whether designers should learn to code, whether developers should learn design, and what really happens when polished mockups meet real-world constraints like performance and accessibility. The episode also touches on design handoffs, the rise of design engineering roles, and how AI is reshaping daily workflows.If you care about building better products and reducing friction between design and engineering, this conversation sets the stage.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 23, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Should Designers Learn Code? Should Dev Learn Design?

0:00 21:11

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Code & Canvas?

This episode is 21 minutes long.

When was this Code & Canvas episode published?

This episode was published on February 23, 2026.

Can I download this Code & Canvas episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!