(C5W4): Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma - Weekly challenge 4: Participate in design critique sessions

Which of the following is an example of good feedback?

"I like the colors you're using, but I think the buttons might need adjusting because they are a little hard to find in the design."

What should a designer consider when reflecting on how much feedback they give and receive at each stage of a project? Select all that apply.

Am I able to comfortably give constructive feedback about another designer's project? Am I checking in regularly with other team members to get feedback on my designs?

What are some advantages of receiving feedback as a UX designer? Select all that apply.

Broadens the designer's perspective Builds confidence and skills Improves the design

Leo provided feedback on Cain's design, offering tips on how to change the color palette. Cain didn't appreciate the comments, especially since that was not the part of the design requested for a critique. How can Leo modify this approach to provide better feedback?

NOT Use the approach consistently, since Leo provided a fair critique

Fill in the blank: A design critique session is a planned period of time where UX designers present their work to team members and ____.

NOT get inspiration from other designers

A design team plans a critique session for their latest prototype. They ask one of the members to be prepared to share the design and remain actively engaged in the session to ensure that the feedback is clearly understood. What role is this an example of?

NOT Facilitator

How can a designer overcome reservations about giving and receiving feedback?

Practice and reflect on feedback over time

If you are presenting in a design critique session, what are some of your responsibilities? Select all that apply.

Prepare a brief presentation Be ready to take action on the feedback after the session Listen carefully to the feedback from your reviewers

Fill in the blank: In a design critique session, the _____ is the person responsible for running the session and guiding the process.

facilitator

Receiving feedback from a diverse audience is one of the goals of soliciting feedback.

True

After a designer has presented their designs in a design critique, what are the next steps?

Process the feedback from reviewers and start generating action items.

When giving feedback, which of the following is a best practice?

NOT Deliver your feedback to an entry level team member in the same way you would to a senior employee

In a design critique session of Arnaud's design, a reviewer who experiences color-blindness reported that it was difficult to see the button copy. What would be a good course of action for Arnaud to address this feedback?

NOT Change the background color of that individual button.

Imagine a designer receives and synthesizes feedback from a design critique session for a personal care service app. Which response is most effective for the designer to take action to improve the design?

"The booking page should show a summary of services booked and appointment times so the user can have a confirmation that services have been booked."

What are the advantages of hosting a design critique session? Select all that apply.

Design critique sessions are a great opportunity for designers to practice giving feedback to other team members Design critique session are a chance for many people to come together to exchange ideas and make a collective choice on a design direction, in person or remotely

Jocelyn has just finished going over her notes from a design critique. One of the pieces of feedback was that the information architecture (IA) on the homepage is a little confusing. What are some possible actions Jocelyn should take? Select all that apply.

Follow-up with the reviewer on what specific elements of the IA were problematic. Iterate on the homepage design.

The newest designer on a team has some feedback on a colleague's designs. What is their best course of action?

NOT Wait until there's a company-wide meeting and make sure to bring it up then. Assume that the issues will be addressed eventually by a more senior member of the team.

Imagine a design team conducting a critique session for a design prototype. A design critique participant provides feedback and offers clear actions to take for the next iteration. Which critique session role does this demonstrate?

reviewer

Why are design critique sessions held?

NOT Design critique sessions provide design practice

Which helpful tips should you consider when giving feedback? Select all that apply.

Adjust the feedback for each situation Support the feedback with a reason Describe problems with the design, not offer solutions

Leo provided feedback on Cain's design, offering tips on how to change the color palette. Cain didn't appreciate the comments, especially since that was not the part of the design requested for a critique. How can Leo modify this approach to provide better feedback?

NOT Advise other ways Cain should change his design

Harpreet presented her design during a design critique session. After synthesizing the comments, one comment stood out the most: the design needed to consider a more accessible user interface and colors. What action can Harpreet take to convert this feedback into actionable steps?

Consider consulting a diversity and accessibility representative at the company.

After a productive design critique session, Reina is ready to take the next steps and integrate feedback into her design. First, Reina starts implementing feedback that stuck out to her during the session first. Some of the feedback required her to consult a specialist. Reina opted not to implement feedback that didn't align with the design plans. Afterward, she began implementing the feedback into the design. Which action did she forget to take?

Review and synthesize feedback

The newest member of a design team emails another designer to review the mockups they drafted. How should the more senior designer reply?

They should recognize what the new team member did well, list a couple of potential issues, and offer to meet in person to discuss them further.

Why is feedback so important in the design process? Select all that apply.

To identify personal values and biases that can influence a design To help designers come up with new questions or ideas