Good critique is specific, timed and generous. Bad critique is vague, late and performed for the room.
## Name the intent before the problem
Start by stating what you think the piece is trying to do. If you are wrong, that misread is the most useful note in the session.
## One structural note beats ten surface notes
Typography fixes are cheap. Structural notes are expensive and rare — spend the room's attention there first.
## End with a decision
A review with no decision is a meeting. Close every session with what changes, what stays and who owns it.