Field Guides · Episode 2 of 10

Running a design review

Northwind Studio June 6, 2026 7 min read

How to give feedback that moves work forward, and how to stop a review becoming a vote.

The short version

Start with the outcome you need, not the deliverable you picture. Name who signs off, and when. Leave room for one surprise.

The checklist

Every guide ends with a one-page checklist you can paste into your own brief. Print it, share it, argue with it.

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