Maximize Feedback: Master the Art of Asking for InputMaximize Feedback: Master the Art of Asking for Input
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Kaleab Eshetu
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• Jul 6
don’t just ask for feedback.
be specific.
say what you know. say what you don’t know. say what you think is working. say what you think is not. say what you’re optimizing for.
make it easy for people to actually help you. 👇🏾
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Kaleab Eshetu
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• Jul 6
1/ instead of:
“thoughts on this dashboard?”
try:
“i’m trying to make the revenue trend easier to scan. does the chart hierarchy make sense, or is the table pulling too much attention?”
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Kaleab Eshetu
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• Jul 6
2/ instead of:
“does this landing page look good?”
try:
“i’m optimizing for demo bookings. is the hero clear enough in the first 5 seconds, or do i need to explain the product sooner?”
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Kaleab Eshetu
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• Jul 6
3/ instead of:
“thoughts on the typography?”
try:
“i’m trying to make this feel more premium without making it hard to read. does the type choice feel sharp, or is it starting to feel too cold?”
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Kaleab Eshetu
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• Jul 6
4/ instead of:
“what do you think of the colors?”
try:
“i want the brand to feel bold and trustworthy, but i’m not sure if the palette is pushing too playful. which side is it leaning toward?”
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MD Rafee Alam
• Jul 6
The optimizing for part is the one most people skip. I've gotten way more useful critiques since I started saying what tradeoff I'm actually trying to solve instead of just posting a screen and waiting.
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Kaleab Eshetu
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• Jul 6
Great one, it helps to get a second opinion on what trade off is best for a design
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Abdullah Eroğlu
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• Jul 7
Thats a great topic and advice. Thank you!
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Kaleab Eshetu
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• Jul 7
glad to hear that it helped
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