Critique encourages dialogue that embraces diverse viewpoints that enrich project development. Drawing from my experiences and those of my peers, I identified responses during critique sessions that cater to both experienced and novice participants, offering pathways for deeper engagement through this symbol set.SKILLS Publication Design TIMELINE 9 weeks (Student Project) TOOLS InDesign, Photoshop, Figma
Stick on ThoughtsThese symbols can be converted into stickers to create an interactive experience for students and participants alike as they navigate critique sessions and different projects.
The Original 7Previously, my symbol set only consisted of seven symbols, but I have since expanded it to ten for more diverse reactions for participants to choose from during critique.
Roles over Reactions Before focusing on symbols that centered around reactions in critique, originally the concept was about representing roles that participants could reflect during sessions. Some examples of roles were devil’s advocate, the watcher, production manager, and cheerleader.