Design critique isn't about personal taste. It's about evaluating whether a design solves the user's problem.
Structure
- Designer presents context and goals (2 min)
- Silent review — everyone looks at the design (3 min)
- Feedback round — specific, actionable comments (10 min)
- Designer summarizes takeaways (2 min)
Good Feedback
"The CTA competes with the secondary button for attention" is actionable. "I don't like the blue" is opinion.