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Design Critique Framework

Structure design critiques with clear feedback categories and actionable recommendations.

Prompt

Create a design critique framework for [design/project]. Include:

1. Critique Structure
   - What works well
   - Areas for improvement
   - Questions and concerns
   - Actionable recommendations

2. Evaluation Criteria
   - Usability
   - Visual design
   - Accessibility
   - Consistency
   - Innovation

3. Feedback Categories
   - User experience
   - Visual design
   - Interaction design
   - Content and copy
   - Technical feasibility

4. Feedback Format
   - Specific observations
   - Impact assessment
   - Priority level
   - Suggested solutions

5. Collaborative Approach
   - How to present feedback
   - How to receive feedback
   - Follow-up actions
   - Documentation

Format as a structured critique document with specific, actionable feedback.

How to use

  1. 01

    Replace [design/project] with your specific design (e.g., "our new checkout flow" or "mobile app onboarding screens")

  2. 02

    If you have design files: Upload screenshots or Figma links. Say "Create a critique framework for these designs: [describe or paste screenshots]"

  3. 03

    Add context before the prompt: Describe what you want to evaluate. Example: "This is a redesign of our login flow. Focus areas: Usability, accessibility, conversion rate."

  4. 04

    If you have design goals: Specify what success looks like. Say "Evaluate if this design achieves: [goal 1], [goal 2]"

  5. 05

    Paste the modified prompt into your preferred AI tool, like ChatGPT or Claude (preferably with vision if using screenshots)

  6. 06

    Review the framework: Check critique structure, evaluation criteria, and feedback format

  7. 07

    Use the framework: Apply it to your design critique sessions with your team

  8. 08

    Customize as needed: Ask "Add more criteria for [specific aspect]" or "Focus on accessibility feedback format"

Tips

  • Include design screenshots: Upload designs for AI to analyze and create targeted critique criteria
  • Specify critique focus: Mention "Focus on usability and accessibility" or "Evaluate visual design and consistency"
  • Request actionability: Ask "Make all feedback actionable with specific improvement suggestions"
  • For team critiques: Mention "Create framework for team design reviews" for collaborative feedback structure
  • Save framework as template: Reuse the structure for future design critiques
  • For a one-question-at-a-time stress test, use Grill my design instead.