The Crit gives you informed, structured feedback on visual design work — what is working, what needs improvement, and why. Bring a portfolio, product UI, branding work, a marketing site, a case study — anything you want a real set of eyes on when you need specifics, not vague praise.

Can I paste a URL or do I have to upload files?

Both. Paste a link to a page you want reviewed, or upload images (for example PNG or JPG). Use whatever matches how your work is shared today.

How fast will I get feedback?

Most critiques are ready in under 60 seconds — you’ll get an email with a link as soon as it’s done.

How does pricing work?

Every new project gets a free First Read. It gives you the main issue, one priority move, one strength when available, and a clear ready-enough standard. Upgrade any project to the Full Crit for a one-time $9 to get every finding, critique tools, exports, and one revision check.

How is this different from asking friends?

Friends often say it looks good. The Crit focuses on design craft, clarity, and UX — so you get concrete observations and priorities instead of polite encouragement.

Where can I read about data and privacy?

See our Privacy Policy at https://thecrit.co/privacy for how submissions are handled.

One real artifactOne clear next move

Find out if your work is ready — and what to fix first.

Submit a portfolio, product screen, brand, marketing site, or case study with the question you're stuck on. In under 60 seconds, get a direct read, the first thing to fix, and a clear standard for when it's ready—free.

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The kind of feedback you can actually use.

Bring the question you're already stuck on. Get a direct read, one priority move, and a clear standard for when the work is ready.

These fictional projects reflect the kinds of questions people bring to The Crit. We never show customer work without permission.

The Crit

Sample First Read

SamplePortfolio

They asked

“Is this ready to send to hiring managers?”

Fictional Cedar product design portfolio case study

Your question changes the critique. Ask about readiness, trust, hierarchy, usability—or the thing you cannot quite name yet.

First Read

Revise

Almost. It is polished enough for a recruiter scan, but not yet interview-ready: the first screen shows the product, your role, and strong outcomes without naming the decision you personally drove.

Your one priority move

Name the decision behind the result.

Replace the generic project summary with one sentence that connects a decision you owned to one of the outcomes already shown.

One thing working

The opening already gives a hiring manager the project, role, timeline, and measurable impact in one scan.

Ready enough when

A hiring manager can identify what you owned, what changed, and why it mattered without reaching the process section.

Your free First Read includes a readiness verdict, one priority move, and a clear stopping point.

Get a free critique

Every project starts with a free First Read.

See whether it's ready, what to fix first, and what ready enough looks like. Upgrade only the project you want to take further.

First Read

A useful answer, not a teaser.

$0no card

Free for every new project
Readiness verdict + first priority move
Ready-enough standard + one strength, when available
1 URL or up to 3 images

Get your First Read

One-time upgrade

Full Crit

For the project you want to take further.

$9one time

Complete critique + every finding
Save notes, ask follow-up questions, and export
One newly generated revision check

Start free, upgrade later

First Read is free for every project — no card required. See full pricing.

ReactionsCritique

“🔥🔥🔥” won’t tell you what to fix.

Reactions tell you people like it. A critique tells you what is working, what is weakening the result, and where to focus first.

#design-critIllustrative example

you11:42 AM

Dropping this for a client review Monday. Would love a real crit before then 🙏

Fictional Tandem planning-product landing page

🔥 5🙌 3💯 22 replies

jordan11:48 AM

ngl this slaps 🔥🔥🔥 ship it

sam12:03 PM

clean af, love the vibes ✨

Warm praise. Nothing the designer can act on.

The Crit

Sample First Read

Revise

The page looks polished, but the action path is not settled. “Start planning,” “Book a demo,” and “See how it works” ask visitors to make three different decisions at the same moment.

Your one priority move

Choose the one action this hero should win.

Decide whether this page should drive self-serve adoption or sales calls. Keep that action primary, demote the other, and move “See how it works” below the hero.

One thing working

“Plan together. Move with clarity.” gives the product a clear promise, and the UI preview makes collaboration feel tangible.

Ready enough when

A first-time visitor can say what Tandem does and choose the intended next step without comparing three equal buttons.

Keep the group chat for celebrating. Bring the work here when you need a decision.

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What your critique can look at

What we look at changes with your work and your question.

Visual hierarchy
Where the eye goes and whether it matches your intent
Typography & color
Font pairing, contrast ratios, palette harmony
Layout & spacing
Grid consistency, alignment, whitespace, breathing room
Navigation & flow
Can visitors find what they need? Information architecture
Mobile & responsive
Visible mobile issues when a live URL or mobile screens are included
Accessibility
Visible risks in contrast, text size, labels, and interaction cues
Case study structure
Problem → Process → Solution flow and storytelling
Content quality
Copy hierarchy, scannability, voice, calls to action
First impression
What visitors understand about you and your work immediately