Thanks for the feedback. The thought I was trying to capture is that as a design owner, I need to approach critique by my team as something that is trying to improve upon the design and that will help the team to grow in our design understanding. I think too often we do not have that respect for our peers and recognize that their critique is meant to be helpful.

That said, we may not always agree but I think it is important to come with an attitude that has respect for our peers and not see them as “the enemy.” They are for me and not against me.

“Criticizing Photographs” by Terry Barrett looks a criticizing design more in depth.

I’m not sure if I would have added that additional sentence under “respect”. It really doesn’t seem to follow along with the paragraph it’s in.
1) If someone isn’t a designer and is criticizing do they get the same respect? Is it the same kind of respect you’d give a designer if there is a difference? Maybe Jared made a point of not being specific?
2)Someones “intent” can come regardless on whether they think the artist/design is ready for it or not. I experience this often.

Keep up the thoughtful post Jeff. Good job.