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How to run a lightning design critique

Björn Rutholm

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Björn Rutholm

Action PlayOctober 3, 20251 min read

Action play: Gather your team for 15 minutes. Each person gives one piece of positive feedback and one constructive improvement suggestion on a design. Keep the pace fast - one round, no debates.

Tip: Phrase your feedback like this - I think you're really good at this [feedback] and I think you could level up your game even more if you improved in [this area / field].

Why: It surfaces quick wins and lets you spot recurring issues without drowning in discussion. Also, phrasing it like the suggestion above allows for a very positive vibe.

This action play is from the full article: 5 UX activities you can do today to level up your design game

Oct 3, 2025
Björn Rutholm

Written by

Björn Rutholm

Founder of PixelPappa

Technical cofounder for hire. Product designer and developer helping teams build digital products that work.

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