Design critiques, crits for short, is an informal time to give/get feedback on any work in progress. Crits are meant for designers only, this is not meant to exclude other disciplines, we’ll hold Feature Team Design Reviews for broader audiences.
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Design crit structure
No more than 4 designers (goal)6 designers in attendance
For now, we can keep it to the entire team. Then scale back as we grow.
Crits are held twice a week
Monday Tuesday and Friday
Ideally at the same time each day to be consistent
Thursday
One time slot to accommodate the Eastern hemisphere
One time slot to accommodate the Western hemisphere
50 minutes, with 2 25-minute slots
Slot 1 [10 25 min]: Name
Slot 2 [10 25 min]: Name
Slot 3 [10 min]: Name
We can adjust the times up or down as needed
All crits should be recorded so those unable to attend can review asynchronously
Presenting designs
Always start with ‘what’ you need feedback on
This helps to set the context for the other designers
After setting the context, ask if anyone has any clarifying questions
This will allow you to clear up any misunderstandings
Start presenting your work to the team
Dive into the feedback from your peers
Live design/updates are encouraged to flesh out ideas quickly
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You’re strongly encouraged to ask questions. It helps it many ways from sparking to spark new ideas and help to uncover missed solutions. Here are a few recommended questions to get things started:
Why did you ‘choose this direction’…What were the main reasons you chose this direction…
Have you thought about…What was your thinking behind ‘this decision’...