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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. 👇🏾
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?”
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?”
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?”
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?”
This is such a great reminder. Specific questions always lead to better feedback.
damn right 💪
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