/ Opening
Feedback is a decision about what the work needs next
“I do not like it” is a reaction. Useful critique connects an observation to a standard, consequence, and direction.
OBSERVE
What specifically is happening?
Describe the work, not the person.
STANDARD
What objective or principle is violated?
Strategy, clarity, craft, usability, accuracy.
DIRECTION
What should change—and what should stay?
Revision boundary and owner.
TAKEAWAYFeedback improves work when the reasoning is visible and actionable.
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/ Quick Test
Which feedback can the team use?
Both comments express dissatisfaction.
REACTION“This is not working”
“This is not working”
“Make it pop”
“I prefer the other one”
CRITIQUE“The visual hierarchy hides the CTA”
“The visual hierarchy hides the CTA”
“Our priority audience cannot find the proof”
“Preserve the concept; change the sequence”
TAKEAWAYTaste may be valid input, but it is not the same as an objective or standard.
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/ Model
Use an observation–standard–consequence–direction loop
The structure works for creative, strategy, writing, and experience.
01ObservationName the specific element.
02StandardConnect it to objective or craft.
03ConsequenceExplain what the issue causes.
04DirectionState revision, owner, and approval condition.
TAKEAWAYFeedback should reduce ambiguity rather than transfer it to the maker.
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/ Distinctions
Protect the premise while improving the execution
Not every revision should reopen the whole strategy.
PREMISE
The idea or strategic choice
Change only with evidence or decision.
EXECUTION
How the premise is expressed
Open to craft and clarity improvement.
PREFERENCE
Personal taste or comfort
Label it honestly.
CONSTRAINT
Legal, operational, technical, or channel reality
Translate into a usable boundary.
TAKEAWAYRevision scope should match the type of problem being addressed.
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/ Team Challenge
Run the critique repair
Rewrite weak feedback into an actionable revision note.
“It needs more energy”“The client will hate this”“Can we make it more premium?”“This is too much copy”
OUTPUT: observation · standard · consequence · revision direction · what must remain · approval condition
TAKEAWAYThe goal is not nicer feedback. It is clearer work and decision ownership.
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/ Pressure Test
Would two competent people interpret the feedback the same way?
If not, the revision risk remains.
1.What exact element is being discussed?
2.Which objective or standard is relevant?
3.What is taste versus requirement?
4.Who decides when the revision is complete?
TAKEAWAYAmbiguous feedback produces expensive iteration and diluted premises.
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/ Example
From reaction to critique
The repair preserves the idea and directs the work.
REACTIONCRITIQUEREVISION
“Too much copy”The CTA is buried below three equal messagesKeep the proof; reduce to one hierarchy
“Not premium”Typography and spacing signal promotionPreserve tone; increase restraint
“Make it pop”The primary action lacks contrastIncrease CTA distinction only
“Client will hate it”Conflicts with approved risk boundaryShow alternative within boundary
TAKEAWAYSpecific critique creates a smaller, more effective revision.
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/ Close
Critique the work. Protect the decision.
Good feedback is rigorous, specific, and accountable.
NAMEObservation and standard
EXPLAINConsequence
DIRECTRevision and approval
TAKEAWAYDo not use subjective language where a clear standard and action are available.
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