Rules of The Feedback Game:

1. Be lovingly honest and respectful, whether it’s good or bad, just as long as it’s necessary.
2. There are positives in every piece of work. If you have to deliver critical feedback do it in a constructive way with a “compliment sandwich” and start with something that is going well, then something that could be improved and follow up with something else that is going well.

If I’m Giving Someone Else Feedback, Are There Any Do’s & Don’ts?

• Do remember the compliment sandwich. It’s easy to focus on the negative and even if you’re presenting it in a constructive, respective. The message communicated isn’t always the message received. 

• Do clarify upfront what someone is seeking feedback on, whether it’s the entire piece or one specific aspect of the piece.

• Don’t forget about the constructive part of constructive feedback. Offer solutions to problems you find and don’t just point out the problems. 

• Do respect the other artist most of all. They worked hard on their work like you do and they’re exhibiting a level of trust in you and making themselves vulnerable.