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Discussing design : improving communication and collaboration through critique / Adam Connor and Aaron Irizarry.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Beijing : O'Reilly, 2015.Edition: First editionDescription: 1 volume ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781491902400
  • 149190240X
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 745.4 CON
Contents:
Understanding critique -- What critique looks like -- Culture and critique -- Making critique a part of your process -- Facilitating critique -- Critiquing with difficult people and challenging situations -- Summary : critique is at the core of great collaboration -- Appendix A : The 10 bad habits that hurt critique.
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Standard Loan Clonmel Library Main Collection 745.4 CON (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39002100624676

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Real critique has become a lost skill among collaborative teams today. Critique is intended to help teams strengthen their designs, products, and services, rather than be used to assert authority or push agendas under the guise of "feedback." In this practical guide, authors Adam Connor and Aaron Irizarry teach you techniques, tools, and a framework for helping members of your design team give and receive critique.

Using firsthand stories and lessons from prominent figures in the design community, this book examines the good, the bad, and the ugly of feedback. Youâ??ll come away with tips, actionable insights, activities, and a cheat sheet for practicing critique as a part of your collaborative process.

This book covers:

Best practices (and anti-patterns) for giving and receiving critique Cultural aspects that influence your ability to critique constructively When, how much, and how often to use critique in the creative process Facilitation techniques for making critiques timely and more effective Strategies for dealing with difficult people and challenging situations

Understanding critique -- What critique looks like -- Culture and critique -- Making critique a part of your process -- Facilitating critique -- Critiquing with difficult people and challenging situations -- Summary : critique is at the core of great collaboration -- Appendix A : The 10 bad habits that hurt critique.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Foreword (p. v)
  • Preface (p. ix)
  • Chapter 1 Understanding Critique (p. 1)
  • Conversations Matter (p. 1)
  • The Problem with Asking for "Feedback" (p. 2)
  • Why Critique Is So Important (p. 11)
  • Critique as a Life Skill (p. 15)
  • Incorporating Critique and Moving Forward (p. 17)
  • Wrapping Up (p. 18)
  • Chapter 2 What Critique Looks Like (p. 21)
  • The Two Sides of Critique and the Importance of Intent (p. 21)
  • Giving Critique (p. 22)
  • Receiving Critique (p. 36)
  • Critique, Conversation, and Questions (p. 43)
  • Wrapping Up (p. 45)
  • Chapter 3 Culture and Critique (p. 47)
  • Creating a Conducive Organizational Culture (p. 47)
  • Incremental Versus Iterative Processes: What They Mean and Why They Matter (p. 50)
  • Setting the Foundation for Critique (p. 56)
  • Personal Barriers to Critique (p. 66)
  • Practicing Critique (p. 70)
  • Critiquing with Distributed Teams and Remote Team Members (p. 71)
  • Wrapping Up (p. 75)
  • Chapter 4 Making Critique a Part of Your Process (p. 77)
  • Creating Opportunities for Critique (p. 77)
  • Things to Keep in Mind (p. 77)
  • Standalone Critiques (p. 79)
  • Collaborative Activities (p. 92)
  • Conducting Design Reviews (p. 104)
  • Wrapping Up (p. 108)
  • Chapter 5 Facilitating Critique (p. 109)
  • Understanding the Rules of Critique (p. 111)
  • The "I Like..." or "I Don't Like..." Rule (p. 116)
  • Preparing for and Kicking Off a Critique (p. 117)
  • Tools and Techniques for Effective Facilitation (p. 126)
  • Collecting Critique and Doing Something with It (p. 136)
  • Wrapping Up (p. 139)
  • Chapter 6 Critiquing with Difficult People and Challenging Situations (p. 143)
  • Dealing with Difficult People (p. 144)
  • Coping with Challenging Situations (p. 150)
  • Wrapping Up (p. 167)
  • Chapter 7 Summary: Critique Is at the Core of Great Collaboration (p. 169)
  • Moving Beyond Feedback (p. 169)
  • Adopting Critique (p. 170)
  • Coping with Difficult Situations (p. 172)
  • Dive In (p. 173)
  • Appendix A The 10 Bad Habits That Hurt Critique (p. 175)
  • Index (p. 181)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Adam Connor VP of Organizational Design at Madast;Pow, helps teams improve their own ability to create and collaborate effectively.
Aaron Irizarry, Director of User Experience for Nasdaq Product Design, provides workshops to help product teams improve the discussion around product design.

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