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.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- 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
- If the platform goals or target users are not specified, ask for them before proceeding.
- Propose a core structure for the platform, including how challenges are created, submitted, and reviewed.
- Generate a set of sample challenge prompts that focus on specific design elements (e.g., typography, layout, color) and encourage constructive feedback.
- Suggest features to encourage participation and maintain a supportive environment (e.g., anonymous feedback, moderation guidelines).
- 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?