Comments on: UIEtips: What Goes into a Well-Done Critique?

By: Mark Leta

Mark Leta — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:28:43 +0000

Agree, this was an interesting post and great article.

I especially like the idea of asking questions to help guide the discussion while getting your point across. Having the designer consider the alternatives and come to their own conclusions based on your feedback, is win-win for both the critic and designer.

This is a classic management technique used for a number of purposes and makes sense that this would work well in a critique.

By: Laura Winn

Laura Winn — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:49:40 +0000

This is another area where my Fine Arts degree is serving a daily purpose

I agree with Mark, a good critique is honest and respectful. Not only should you be specific about what’s working and what’s not, but you should be able to articulate the critique kindly. Depending on your professional relationship with the person, it may not be the best idea to verbally redesign the piece. Rather, share your ideas and open the floor for edits and discussion. I find that a direct, honest approach that leaves room for response is successful – it leads to the best solutions.

By: Mark Demers

Mark Demers — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:54:20 +0000

A good critique of a website to me consists of many things. 1st thing is to know your business. If you don`t know your business don`t expect for people to respect your critique.Then be sure to be honest and straight about what you like and don`t like about a website and show ways and things the website owner can do to improve all the time respecting the long hours and hard work they put into their current design (This is essential).The flow of a website ,the websites goals and expectations must all come into play also .
Be clear and to the point and most of all again, “Be respectful and even a little compassionate if your critique is to be a harsh one.
Great post – i liked commenting on this one

Have a Great Day!

Mark Demers