I would hope it isn’t true, but I think sometimes it could feel that way.   Now granted ‘ Hate’ is a strong word - but let’s break that down - there’s an industry rub there as I have heard that many Contractors say in jest similar things like  ‘See this is why the guys hate Designers‘

Behind every joke there is some truth

Often a Designer has a certain way they've planned each layer of a project and that forethought to details holds the project to a higher standard.  Also their keen eye leads them straight into noticing oversights, mistakes, and quality.    

A Designer’s career is spent creating opportunities to optimize final outcomes - and often Designers get caught in the classic  ‘middle management’ position between the client and the trades.

I’ve also heard trades say Designers make things more difficult.  And I can totally see it ;)   From a Trades person's perspective that’s probably quite true, and how frustrating for them - they're often just trying to complete their portion of a project, and move onwards.  

I think there’s more to this rub - it’s a chasm between two ways of thinking.  

A Designer thinks creatively.  They think in layers.  They're looking at the details and the big picture.   Individual trades aren't necessarily concerned with the global final outcome - they want to efficiently do their scope and move forwards - sometimes that efficiency can lead towards the path of least resistance and the details can get in the way of that.   Not to paint every trades person with the same brush as there are many many excellent trades that are specifically looking for input and active collaboration much in general terms - What’s the solution?  

Collaboration + Communication.  

There’s a magic that happens on the most successful projects when everyone works together inharmony.   Like any good team - they make it look easy.  But the reality is - it takes work.  Planning, communication, flexibility, and upbeat rapport.   Yes there's a push and pull between a vision and reality - but the more a Designer can look at things from a Trade’s perspective and vice versa.  

In my practice, the more I put this collaboration sentiment into action -  the more I get to hear things like  ‘You’re not like those other designers, you get what I’m saying.’  Not only does this positive vibe make the day to day interactions smoother it actually translates into an optimized project outcome for the client with more focus put towards the best solutions from each professional’s lens.