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A practical guide for design critiques
Tips for more productive design critiques
If you have ever taken a design or art class, you may already be familiar with design critiques. But as you grow as a designer, how do you know what to look out for when giving and receiving a design critique? In this article, we’ll share our tips.
What is a design critique?
First, let’s start with a basic definition. A design critique is when you analyze a design and give actionable feedback. Generally, the person giving feedback is either someone in a creative director role, a more seasoned designer, or perhaps the client you are working for.
Why are design critiques necessary?
No matter what you are designing, you will receive feedback in one form or another but this doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Feedback, when it’s useful and actionable, can drastically help improve the final outcome of your design.
Knowing how to ask for the right feedback is crucial when you’re starting out in your design career. It can be difficult to sift through the noise of unhelpful feedback or understanding what is good feedback vs just opinion. We’ll share tips on what is most important to pay attention to when asking for feedback. Likewise, if you’re looking to…
