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"but a font by a programmer makes as much sense as a database library by a font designer."

"a bridge for pedestrians, by a pedestrian".

I wonder why when a designer kind of guy tries to get into programming he generally gets encouraged and when a programmer tries to do some artsy/design stuff he gets slammed down ?

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"I wonder why when a designer kind of guy try to get into programming he generally gets encouraged and when a programmer tries to do some artsy/design stuff he gets slammed down ?"

Because, despite frequent claims to the contrary, this industry/community/profession is actually pretty damn inclusive.

As long as you aren't female. http://t.co/PFuwmChLkQ

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