Design Review
A structured evaluation of a design's intent flows states evidence constraints and readiness with relevant peers or stakeholders.
Plain English
Review the proposed experience together before or during implementation.
In context
A design review should connect feedback to user needs product goals accessibility technical feasibility and the decision stage.
Example
“The design review surfaced a missing recovery state before handoff.”
When you'll hear this
- product design
- implementation planning
- design QA
Common misunderstanding
A design review is not a taste contest or automatic approval based on visual polish.
Also known as
design critiqueUX review
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Updated: 2026-08-27
