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Got Negative Feedback on Your Design? No Reason to be Bothered

Negative feedback can sting and leave you feeling unappreciated and unworthy for days — Let's Change That

Ilma Andrade
7 min readDec 18, 2024
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Sometimes, it takes a shift in how you perceive design feedback.

Today, I’m here to help you unlock that mindset so you’ll never feel bad about receiving negative design feedback again.

Let's blow that repetitive crap away!

I know you’ve heard this before, but I’ll say it again: “Negative feedback is an inevitable part of a design career.” No matter how much effort you put in, your work won’t always align with a client’s vision or expectations.

I get how tough it can be, especially when you’re just starting out as a designer and still have doubts about your skills.

It’s frustrating, but it’s also an opportunity to grow — no matter how established you are as a designer.

Embracing negative feedback effectively can deepen your understanding of clients, improve your responses, and sharpen your design skills.

Some famous designers have also been criticized but didn't stop because of that — It is just part of being a designer.

💡 David Carson: Known for his…

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Ilma Andrade
Ilma Andrade

Written by Ilma Andrade

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