critique

name	critique
description	Use when: give structured, specific design critique with actionable fixes, not vague feedback.

Goal: turn a visual impression into concrete, prioritized fixes.

Use for:

• reviewing a UI, component, or screen
• explaining why a design feels off
• prioritizing polish work with limited time

Workflow:

1. State the intent and audience of the design.
2. Evaluate by dimension: hierarchy, spacing, type, color, motion.
3. For each issue, name the element and the specific problem.
4. Explain the principle being violated.
5. Propose a concrete fix, not a vague direction.
6. Rank issues by impact on clarity and usability.

Dimensions:

• hierarchy: is the most important thing the most prominent
• spacing: consistent rhythm, grouped by relationship
• typography: scale, weight, and line length
• color and contrast: meaning and accessibility
• motion: purposeful, not decorative

Rules:

• be specific to the element, not the whole screen
• tie every critique to a principle and a fix
• prioritize; do not dump an unranked list
• separate subjective taste from objective usability