Seasoned designers handle both the big picture and nitty-gritty details of the design problems they’re tackling.
On the big-picture side, they get why they’re designing things in a certain way. They connect their decisions to the broader context. They think about who needs it, why it matters, and where the value is for users and the business.
When they dive into the nitty-gritty details and make those tiny design decisions, it’s because they know that the total of small oversights or mistakes at this level can mess up even the best high-level design work.
Being able to continuously switch focus during work, take a step back to see the bigger picture, and then zoom in on the nuances again is a skill that needs constant honing.