WORKPLACE SCENARIO

Leading a UX Design Critique & Feedback Session

Phrases, questions, and frameworks for facilitating constructive, user-centered design feedback sessions with designers and PMs.

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When You'll Face This Scenario

Facilitating a design critique session to evaluate UI wireframes, user journeys, accessibility standards, and interaction flows.

Step-by-Step Guide & Phrases

Establishing design critique objectives and scope

“Today's critique focuses specifically on the checkout funnel friction and accessibility compliance.”- Framing session goals.

“Let's focus on user goal completion rather than personal color preferences.”- Guiding constructive feedback.

Asking probing user-centered questions

“What cognitive friction might a first-time user encounter on this navigation step?”- Promoting empathy-driven design analysis.

“Is this call-to-action button prominent enough on mobile viewports?”- Evaluating mobile responsiveness.

Synthesizing actionable design revisions

“We'll test two alternative layout variants in A/B prototype testing before finalized handoff.”- Summarizing next steps after critique.

Tone & Body Language

Maintain an inquisitive, neutral, and collaborative atmosphere.

Disassociate critique from personal taste by anchoring feedback in user data and accessibility guidelines.

Full Conversation Script

UX LeadWelcome everyone. Today we're evaluating the new onboarding flow wireframes for desktop and mobile.

Product ManagerI'm worried step 3 asks for too many form fields upfront, which might cause drop-offs.

UX LeadThat's a valid concern. How might we split step 3 into progressive disclosure steps?

UI DesignerWe could move company size and role selection into post-onboarding profile setup.

UX LeadAgreed. Let's update the Figma prototype with progressive disclosure and test with 5 users tomorrow.

Pronunciation Traps

Word	❌ Common Error	✅ Correct	Tip
hierarchy	high-rarky	HIGH-er-ahr-kee	Pronounce all three main syllables clearly.
accessibility	ak-ses-ibil-itee	uk-ses-uh-BIL-uh-tee	Stress the fifth syllable 'BIL'.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake“Allowing feedback to turn into subjective opinions like 'I don't like blue'.”

Fix“Re-anchor feedback around usability goals, conversion metrics, and design system patterns.”

Common Questions

How do you handle disagreement between Product Managers and Designers during critique?

Propose quick usability testing or micro A/B testing on prototypes to gather real user evidence.

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