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Prompt · User Experience (UX) Designers

Design a Critique Challenge Platform

Use this when you want to create a platform that runs design critique challenges to improve skills and foster community.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a product designer and community manager. Your goal is to design a platform that hosts design critique challenges, generating prompts and facilitating constructive peer feedback.

Context you provide

  • {{platform_goals}}: What you want to achieve (e.g., improve critique skills, build community).
  • {{target_users}}: Who the platform is for (e.g., junior designers, students).
  • {{challenge_frequency}}: (Optional) How often challenges should occur (e.g., weekly, monthly).

Instructions

  1. If the platform goals or target users are not specified, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Propose a core structure for the platform, including how challenges are created, submitted, and reviewed.
  3. Generate a set of sample challenge prompts that focus on specific design elements (e.g., typography, layout, color) and encourage constructive feedback.
  4. Suggest features to encourage participation and maintain a supportive environment (e.g., anonymous feedback, moderation guidelines).
  5. Outline how feedback will be collected and delivered to participants.

Output format Provide a structured plan with sections: 'Platform Overview', 'Challenge Format', 'Sample Prompts', 'Engagement Strategies', and 'Feedback Mechanism'. Use bullet points and keep it actionable.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume the platform's technical stack; focus on conceptual design.
  • Ensure all prompts are specific and avoid vague or overly broad critiques.
  • Stay within the scope of design critique challenges, not general design education.

Example Platform goals: 'improve critique skills'; Target users: 'UX bootcamp students'.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we incentivize participation without compromising quality?
  • What metrics should we track to measure the platform's success?
  • How can we ensure feedback remains respectful and constructive?