Design Critique Framework

Run productive design critique sessions that improve work and build team skills.

Usage

Describe your critique needs to get a facilitation guide.

Examples

• "Set up a weekly design critique format for our team"
• "Facilitate a critique session for a major redesign"
• "Create feedback guidelines for junior designers"

Guidelines

• State the design goals and constraints before critiquing
• Separate objective observations from subjective preferences
• Focus feedback on the design, not the designer
• Ask clarifying questions before suggesting solutions
• End with clear, actionable next steps