Quick answers
- What do you say in a design review?
- Clarify first, then give specific feedback with alternatives.
Key takeaways
- Ask clarifying questions first.
- Give specific feedback.
- Offer alternatives.
Instead of → Say
| Instead of | Say |
|---|---|
| This won't work | I'm concerned about [edge case]. How should we handle that? |
| The design is wrong | From an eng perspective, this adds an extra API call. Could we simplify? |
Example dialogue
You: What happens if the user closes the tab during payment? Designer: We'd save the cart. You: Got it. One more: could we do single-step for returning users to reduce API calls?
Common mistakes
- Vague feedback.
- No alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I give design feedback?
- Ask questions, state concerns with reasons, suggest alternatives.
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