March 05, 2025

The Art of Design Critique

11 minutes

In this episode, I reveal how to transform design critiques from anxiety-inducing sessions into catalysts for innovation through a four-part framework: 24-Hour Context Share, 15-Minute Solution Story, Structured Feedback Rounds, and Documented Action Items. Learn to frame feedback as questions and create psychological safety for all team members.

Key takeaways include:

Provide context 24 hours before critique sessions to enable thoughtful preparation

Structure presentations as 15-minute solution stories focused on design decisions

Implement structured feedback rounds with clear roles and guidelines

Document action items and next steps immediately following the critique

Create psychological safety by framing feedback as exploratory questions

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