Design review conversation guide

Design Review is an internal feedback method on the information design of materials. In a design review, a group of people gather to constructively evaluate a design by identifying what is working well, any potential issues, and alternative ideas.

Use this design review conversation guide to get feedback on concepts, first drafts, and near-final drafts. Hearing feedback can be intimidating, but getting a well rounded view of your materials now will improve them before they go out to voters. It should happen before usability testing and final legal review. Remember that feedback is about the material, not about the designer.

Conversation guide template with two columns

Design review conversation guide

Use this sheet to document feedback on 8 elements of information design:

  • Knowing your audience
  • Content Structure
  • Plain language
  • Hierarchy
  • Typography
  • Visuals
  • Color
  • Consistency

Download the design review conversation.