DESIGN CRITIQUE GUIDE
In an effort to identify what constitutes an effective design critique, we conducted discussions with product designers and design managers from 200 companies about the challenges they have when running remote design critiques and how they deal with those.
We compiled this guide to help you get expert best practices on how to
lead better more effective design critiques with your team.
WE INTERVIEWED 200+ PRODUCT DESIGNERS AND LEADERS.
BELOW ARE SOME OF THE COMPANIES THEY WORK WITH
WE INTERVIEWED 200+ PRODUCT DESIGNERS AND LEADERS.
BELOW ARE SOME OF THE COMPANIES THEY WORK WITH
WHAT'S INSIDE THE GUIDE
Expert tips on how to set proper boundaries and expectations to get the feedback you are looking for.
Setting expectations on the differences between design critiques and design reviews.
Ways on how to prioritize in which direction to take action after a critique session.
Ways for resolving conflicts and debates in a critique session.
Critiques are about support and unblocking from moving forward with the project.
Reviews are for getting sign-off / approvals from leadership or larger cross-functional teams.
Does the design solve our user problem?
Is the design missing a step in the workflow?
Are the steps in the workflow too complex?
Did you make correct assumptions about what the user needs to see?
GRATITUDE
Deepest thanks to the following people who graciously offered feedback and support while working on the Design Critique Guide. Additionally many thanks to the 200+ people who shared their learnings and filled out our survey.
