Balancing Aesthetics and Usability

I’ve been diving deep into the concept of balancing aesthetics with functionality in my design projects. It seems like a never-ending tug-of-war sometimes, especially when clients push for a trendy look that compromises user experience. Has anyone found effective strategies or tools that help maintain this balance? I’d love to hear your experiences.

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