Design Criticism Flashcards
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Here are some questions you can use to try and find the goal of a website:
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- Who is the user of this website, and what are they trying to accomplish?
- Does this website feel familiar to you and would you know how to use it?
- What are some design patterns you recognize?
- What are the characteristics of a person that might use this site?
- How does this website fit into someone’s everyday life?
- What’s the main thing you can do on this website?
2
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If there’s a lot to critique on, try asking the person asking for feedback…
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if their work is ready to be critiqued
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How can you make sure that your feedback is objective and useful?
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- Describe what you see.
- Interpret what you see. In other words, what is the goal of the site?
- Judge strengths and weaknesses. Does this site accomplish its goal?
4
Q
What are the three steps in an effective critique?
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Describe the work, interpret the work, and judge the work
5
Q
When is the appropriate time to deliver feedback?
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Whenever they’ll be receptive to it or during regularly scheduled time
6
Q
What is the purpose of a critique?
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Talking about work in a constructive manner will help improve it.
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What is an effective critique?
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An effective critique should provide feedback that is objective and useful.
