“I picked a bad time to become a critic” – Elizabeth Goodspeed on the collapse of design critique
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“I picked a bad time to become a critic” – Elizabeth Goodspeed on the collapse of design critique
how to be a critic.
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In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little, yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read. But the bitter truth we critics must face, is that in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is probably more... See more
Superhuman
hot take: designers often feel like they have to defend every single choice they make, as if they're constantly on trial. that's because design is so visual—anyone can glance at it and throw out opinions, even if those opinions are vague or come from someone without much expertise. for instance, a non-designer might casually say, "this color feels... See more
orkward ☄︎x.comKnowing your biggest competition isn’t other brands in the category; it’s indifference. And realizing that criticism is just a form of caring.
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Discussing Design: Improving Communication and Collaboration through Critique
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