running-design-reviews

Coordinate design review conversations to produce actionable feedback.

Updated Mar 15, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/cvillamarp-lgtm/skillspodcast --skill running-design-reviews-cvillamarp-lgtm
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Skill: running-design-reviews
Source: https://github.com/cvillamarp-lgtm/skillspodcast/tree/main/skills/running-design-reviews
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cvillamarp-lgtm/skillspodcast --skill running-design-reviews-cvillamarp-lgtm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Teams often struggle with inconsistent feedback during design reviews, unclear criteria for evaluating concepts, and a lack of structured processes to convert critique into actionable improvements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured feedback framework that prioritizes feedback by value, usability, and viability.
  • Guidance on roles (e.g., sponsor) and live-demo review formats to ensure accountability.
  • Use cases across early concept reviews, mid-fidelity critiques, and end-to-end design crit sessions for shipping-ready work.

Quick Start

Initiate a design review by clarifying goals, assigning a sponsor, and guiding feedback with a clear hierarchy.

Frequently Asked Questions about running-design-reviews

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I run an effective design review for product design concepts?

To run a design review, clarify session goals, assign a project sponsor, and apply a feedback hierarchy prioritizing value, usability, and viability to produce actionable improvements for product design concepts.

What is the best way to structure feedback during a design critique?

The best way to structure design critique feedback is using a prioritized hierarchy that evaluates concepts based on value, usability, and viability, ensuring conversations remain focused and actionable.

How do I prepare a Figma walkthrough for a mid-fidelity design critique?

Prepare a Figma walkthrough for a mid-fidelity critique by completing readiness checks, defining structured feedback requests, and assigning a sponsor to guide the live demo using the feedback hierarchy.

Can I use this framework for early concept reviews and final shipping critiques?

Yes, you can use this framework across early concept reviews, mid-fidelity critiques, and final end-to-end design sessions to ensure accountability and structured feedback before shipping work.

Why should I assign a project sponsor for design critiques?

Assigning a project sponsor for design critiques ensures accountability for the review process, guiding live demos and structured feedback requests to convert critique conversations into actionable improvements.

What are common limitations of unstructured product design reviews?

Unstructured product design reviews often suffer from inconsistent feedback, unclear evaluation criteria, and a lack of process to convert critique into actionable improvements, which a structured framework resolves.