Free checklist template

Design feedback checklist

Good design feedback is specific and tied to the goal of the work. Run through this checklist in order, from the big picture to the details, and you’ll catch problems while they’re still cheap to fix.

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Design feedback checklist

DESIGN FEEDBACK CHECKLIST: [Project name], round [number]

1. Goal and audience
☐ Is it clear who this is for and what they should do next?
☐ Does it fit where it will be seen (screen size, print size, platform)?

2. Message and copy
☐ Can you tell the main message in five seconds?
☐ Are headlines short and specific?
☐ Is the copy final, or still placeholder text?

3. Layout and hierarchy
☐ Does your eye go to the most important thing first?
☐ Is related content grouped and is there enough space between sections?
☐ Is alignment consistent?

4. Brand
☐ Are the logo, colours and fonts correct and used consistently?
☐ Does the tone match the brand?

5. Images and graphics
☐ Are images sharp at the size they'll be shown?
☐ Do images support the message, and are they licensed for this use?

6. Accessibility
☐ Is there enough contrast between text and background?
☐ Is body text large enough to read comfortably?
☐ Is information shown in more than colour alone?

7. Calls to action
☐ Is the main action obvious and worded clearly?
☐ Is there only one primary action per screen or section?

8. Final details
☐ Spelling, names, prices, dates and phone numbers checked
☐ Legal text, disclaimers and logos of partners included where required
☐ All sizes or formats needed for delivery are covered

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Tips for using it

Big picture first

Comment on goals and structure before fonts and colours. There’s no point polishing a section that’s going to be cut.

Describe the problem, not just the fix

“I can’t tell what to click first” helps a designer more than “make the button bigger”, because they may have a better solution.

Point at the spot

Pin each comment on the exact element so there’s no doubt which “button” or “photo” you mean.

Frequently asked questions

How do you give constructive design feedback?+

Start with the goal, describe what isn’t working and why, point at the exact spot, and separate must-fix issues from preferences.

What should I look for in a design review?+

Whether it meets its goal, communicates the message quickly, has a clear hierarchy, follows the brand, is accessible, and has correct details.

How many people should give feedback?+

As few as possible, ideally with one person collecting and prioritising the comments, so the designer doesn’t get contradictory notes.

Collect the feedback in one place

Click anywhere on mockups, screenshots and artwork to leave precise comments. Clients comment with a link, no account needed.

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