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Design critique notes arranged on a table

Teaching note / 6 min read

Critique that does not crush people

A practical note on making critique specific, rigorous, and humane enough that students bring better work the next week.

Design critique notes arranged on a table

Teaching note / 2026-04-09

Critique that does not crush people

A practical note on making critique specific, rigorous, and humane enough that students bring better work the next week.

6 min read

Portfolio case study notes beside a laptop

Portfolio desk / 2026-04-23

How to write a case study after a real project

The case study is not a project recap. It is a decision trail: constraints, tradeoffs, proof, and what changed because of the work.

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