As a designer, I decidedly resent that comment. Design is, by and large, supposed to be user-centric... and, obviously, this isn't a good situation for the user – so don't lump us in with the other people you blame.

More – I don't really see how design can be blamed for bad engineering management choices, likely forced by lawyers or MBAs (I also have my MBA, but I know what most MBAs are about).

Just say'n is all.