# The design critique checklist

## Purpose
[ ] Name the person, goal, and context.
[ ] Define successful completion.
[ ] Confirm the evidence behind the problem.

## Interaction
[ ] Identify the next action on each step.
[ ] Give clear feedback for important actions.
[ ] Remove unnecessary effort.
[ ] Check empty, loading, error, success, and long-content states.
[ ] Make recovery understandable and preserve useful work.

## Accessibility review
[ ] Check keyboard operation and visible focus.
[ ] Review reading order and programmatic labels.
[ ] Check contrast and avoid color-only meaning.
[ ] Enlarge text and check responsive layouts.
[ ] Evaluate with relevant assistive technologies and people.
These prompts are not a complete accessibility audit.

## Evidence and action
Issue | Evidence | Impact | Confidence | Next action | Owner

What needs to be tested with people?
What would change our decision?

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