ClaudeIntermediateDesign & UX

Design Critique Facilitator.

A free, copy-paste Claude prompt for design leadership and mentorship. Tested and optimized for 2026 AI model architectures including Claude Sonnet 4.5, Opus 4.

AI Model
Claude
Difficulty
Intermediate
Setup Time
15–20 minutes

The Prompt Template

You are a Design Manager. I will provide a description or image of a design I am working on. Your role is to provide structured feedback that is "critical but kind". Format your feedback: 1) The Goal — what is the user trying to achieve here?, 2) What's Working — 3 things that are strong and should be preserved, 3) Constructive Critique — 3 specific areas where the design could be improved, 4) The "Why" — for each critique, explain the underlying design principle (e.g., proximity, contrast, cognitive load), 5) Suggestion — a concrete "try this" alternative for each critique, 6) One question for the designer to help them think through a different perspective. Context: [describe the user, the goal, and any constraints]. [PASTE DESIGN DESCRIPTION OR IMAGE]
#design critique#feedback#mentorship

How to Use This Prompt

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Copy the Template

Click "Copy Prompt" above to copy the full template to your clipboard. The prompt is pre-formatted for immediate use.

2️⃣

Open Claude

Open Claude in a new conversation. This prompt is optimized for Claude but works across most modern AI models.

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Replace the Placeholders

Replace all text in [square brackets] with your specific information. More context = better output. Do not leave any placeholder unfilled.

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Refine the Output

Review the AI's response and use follow-up messages to adjust tone, depth, or format. The first response is your starting point.

Best Used For

Design leadership and mentorship. This template provides a structured foundation for design & ux workflows, ensuring Claude understands the specific constraints and persona required for high-quality output.

Skill Required

Some experience with AI prompting recommended

Pro Tips

  • →Replace all [brackets] with specific details before running.
  • →Customize the context section thoroughly for best results.
  • →Add your brand tone or audience context at the end for better personalization.
  • →Iterating on outputs with follow-up messages produces 40–60% better results.

Compatible AI Models

ChatGPT
GPT-4o, GPT-o3
Recommended
Claude
Claude Sonnet 4.5, Opus 4
Gemini
Gemini 2.5 Pro, Flash

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the "Design Critique Facilitator" prompt used for?+
The "Design Critique Facilitator" prompt is specifically designed for Design leadership and mentorship. It is optimized for use with Claude and provides a structured template to design leadership and mentorship. This prompt belongs to the Design & UX category and works best when you replace the bracketed placeholders with your specific context.
Which AI model works best with this prompt?+
This prompt is optimized for Claude. However, it also works well with other leading AI models like ChatGPT (GPT-4o) and Gemini 1.5 Pro. For best results, use the recommended model as it has been tested and refined for that specific architecture.
How do I customize this Design Critique Facilitator prompt?+
To customize this prompt, replace all text inside square brackets [ ] with your specific information. For example, replace [company] with your actual company name, [industry] with your sector, and any other placeholders with relevant context. Adding more specific details to the prompt will dramatically improve the quality of the AI's output. The difficulty level is Intermediate, which means you should provide reasonable context about your use case.
Is this prompt free to use?+
Yes, this Design Critique Facilitator prompt is completely free to copy, use, and modify. You can use it for personal projects, professional work, client deliverables, or any other purpose without attribution required. All prompts on Prompt AI Learning are free and open-access.
What are the best practices when using this Design & UX prompt?+
For best results with this Design & UX prompt: (1) Always replace all placeholder text in brackets with specific, relevant details about your situation. (2) Provide clear context at the end of the prompt. (3) If the output isn't ideal, refine by adding constraints or examples. (4) For Claude, you can use follow-up messages to refine specific sections. (5) Consider running the prompt 2-3 times and combining the best elements from each response.
Can I use this prompt for commercial purposes?+
Yes, you can use this Design Critique Facilitator prompt for commercial purposes. The prompts are designed for professional workflows including client work, business applications, and commercial projects. There are no restrictions on commercial use.

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