design-critique-case-studies

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you run structured design critiques and analyze product design decisions without relying on vague opinions. It gives you a repeatable way to evaluate interfaces, flows, and redesigns using proven frameworks, real case studies, and evidence-based feedback.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Structured critique facilitation: Run studio critiques, desk critiques, async reviews, or self-critiques with clear roles, timing, and ground rules.
• Framework-based feedback: Use Liz Lerman, 30/60/90 fidelity review, I Like/I Wish/What If, Ladder of Feedback, Plus/Delta, and other critique models.
• Case study analysis: Compare products like Stripe, Linear, Notion, Airbnb, Figma, Arc, and Duolingo to extract reusable design patterns.
• Failure postmortems: Diagnose redesign mistakes using examples such as Snapchat, Windows 8, Digg, Twitter/X, Sonos, and Healthcare.gov.
• Use case: A team can use this Skill to review an onboarding flow, identify accessibility and hierarchy issues, and turn feedback into prioritized next steps.

Quick Start

Use the design-critique-case-studies skill to analyze a product flow or redesign and return a structured critique with evidence-backed recommendations.