Question 1

How do I run effective design reviews?

Accepted Answer

Set clear context upfront (what you're reviewing, what feedback you need). Time-box discussions. Capture decisions, not just opinions. Separate subjective preferences from objective issues. Follow up with next steps.

Question 2

How do I get useful feedback from non-designers?

Accepted Answer

Ask specific questions, not "what do you think?" "Does this communicate X?" "Can you find Y?" Focus on goals, not aesthetics. Create a safe space for honest feedback. Non-designers often catch usability issues.

Question 3

What is the best way to handle design comments?

Accepted Answer

Use in-context comments (Figma comments, Miro sticky notes). Tag specific people. Resolve comments when addressed. Don't let comment threads die unanswered. Comments are better than Slack for persistent feedback.

Question 4

How do remote teams collaborate on design?

Accepted Answer

Real-time collaboration in Figma. Video calls for reviews with screen share. Recorded Loom walkthroughs for async. Miro for workshops. Time zone overlap for synchronous sessions. Async when possible.

Question 5

Figma, Sketch, or something else for teams?

Accepted Answer

Figma is the clear winner for team collaboration—browser-based, real-time multiplayer, great commenting. Sketch added collaboration but Figma is more mature. Figma's free tier is generous for small teams.

Question 6

How do I prevent design by committee?

Accepted Answer

Assign clear decision-making authority. Gather input from many, but one person decides. Focus feedback on objectives, not personal preferences. Not all feedback needs to be incorporated—designer makes calls.

Question 7

What is Miro used for in design?

Accepted Answer

Visual collaboration: brainstorming, user journey mapping, affinity diagrams, workshop facilitation. Great for the messy early stages before refined design. Multiple people can work on infinite canvas together.

Question 8

How do I organize Figma for team collaboration?

Accepted Answer

Clear file and page naming. Consistent structure across projects. Separate working files from handoff files. Use components and libraries. Document conventions so everyone organizes the same way.

Question 9

How do I handle stakeholder design approvals?

Accepted Answer

Define who approves what upfront. Present work in progress to surface issues early. Use structured review presentations. Get explicit sign-off before moving to development. Document approvals.

Question 10

What is asynchronous design collaboration?

Accepted Answer

Collaborating without real-time interaction. Record video explanations, leave detailed comments, share designs with written context. Essential for distributed teams across time zones. More documentation required.

Question 11

How do I run remote design workshops?

Accepted Answer

Use Miro or FigJam for collaborative exercises. Clear facilitation keeps people engaged. Break large groups into smaller sessions. Prepare templates in advance. Test technology before the workshop starts.

Question 12

How do I onboard new team members to our design process?

Accepted Answer

Document design tools, file organization, and review processes. Pair new members with experienced designers. Review past work together. Include them in reviews early. Process documentation prevents reinventing.

Question 13

What is a design crit?

Accepted Answer

A structured feedback session where designers present work and receive critique from peers. Not about approval—about improving work. Requires psychological safety. Focuses on the work, not the person.

Question 14

How do I communicate design decisions?

Accepted Answer

Document rationale alongside designs. Write decision logs for major choices. Present trade-offs considered. Context helps others understand why, not just what. Decisions without rationale get questioned repeatedly.

Question 15

How do I balance collaboration with moving fast?

Accepted Answer

Not everything needs group input. Determine what requires collaboration vs. individual decisions. Quick decisions for low-risk changes. Broader input for major directions. Over-collaboration slows everything.

Question 16

What tools help with design version control?

Accepted Answer

Figma has version history built in. Use branches for major explorations. Name versions meaningfully. Archive old explorations. Unlike code, design versioning is less mature—be explicit about what's current.

Question 17

How do I share design progress with stakeholders?

Accepted Answer

Regular async updates (weekly Loom, written summaries). Design review meetings for major milestones. Shareable Figma links for current state. Transparency builds trust. Surprises erode it.

Question 18

How do I handle conflicting design feedback?

Accepted Answer

Understand the goals behind each perspective. Test hypotheses with data or users. Escalate unresolved conflicts to decision-maker. Sometimes A/B test both approaches. Conflict can surface better solutions.

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