The great part of freelancing is that you get to head every project you work on, and you have ultimate control of the finished product.
The down side is that you don’t always have a team. I’m a firm believer that two heads are better than one, and any time you find yourself in a tough spot on a project, another set of eyes is invaluable. Sometimes a different perspective is all you need to break that case of designer’s block.
Now, because what constitutes good design can be subjective, results may vary… I mean, not all advice is good. But if you’re looking for real constructive criticism, check it out.
If you’re a freelancer, and feel like you could use some feedback, head over to Concept Feedback. The premise is simple, post your concepts and let other designers give you feedback. Just keep these 3 tips in mind…
Tips For Taking Criticism
- Take your lumps. Not everyone will love everything you design. This is common sense, but so easy to forget. Just remember, unless it’s a personal project, this isn’t about you. Keep he project geared toward what the end users will think.
- Sort out the bad. I don’t mean disregard anyone who disagrees, but not all criticism is constructive. Comments like “You shouldn’t use blue” don’t help you with a solution, and create more problems than they solve. Try to get your critic to tell you why they feel that way and take that reason into account, not their negative review.
- Be Open Minded. It really is that easy. Remember that eventually, your project will be made public. People viewing your work will have opinions and ideas of their own. It helps to listen to your audience, and if somone else takes the time to tell you what they think, keeping an open mind is the least you can do.
Good Luck!
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