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Critique Protocol

innovation toolkit — field instrument

Structured, honest feedback on a design concept – what's working, what isn't, and the question nobody's asking.

critiquing Reading the concept
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The honest read

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Three sharp questions

The questions a good critic would ask – not to be difficult, but because the answers matter.

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What's working

Specific observations, not empty praise. If you can't say why it works, it doesn't count.

What's working

    What's not working

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      The form & experience

      Aesthetic and experiential observations – separate from whether it works functionally.

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      The devil's advocate

      The most uncomfortable honest challenge. If it stings, that's the point.

      hardest question

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      Before your next session

      Concrete actions based on this critique. Do these before the concept develops further.