Working in small groups, write thorough critiques for your group members. Please begin with the person to your right. Post your critique in the thread where the resume was posted. Feel free to talk or ask each other questions about the project as you work on critiques. In your comments, be helpful and caring — not “nice.”
Hierarchy
Describe how your eye moves across the page. Does this document help you navigate it? You might comment on:
Focal point: What one thing seems most important on the page?
Arrangement: Does the design have clear sections/groupings and ample white space? If some sections are isolated on the page or in different formatting, is it clear why these sections are different? Does the arrangement make you feel cramped or lost in space, or does it feel just right?
Flow: Do you know where to look to find important information? Does the document guide you through it? Or does your eye jump around and get lost in clutter?
Offer suggestions for improving visual hierarchy through different fonts, font weights, spacing, color, alignment, positioning, etc.
Unity
Describe your impression of the overall look of the document. You might comment on:
Repetition: What elements (such as graphics, headline styles, icons, or bullets) are repeated on the page? Do any elements seem to stick out unintentionally from the pattern?
Typography: Do fonts look like they belong together? Do any fonts seem unnecessarily decorative or too dissimilar?
Color: Are the colors harmonious and cohesive? Are accent colors used as actual accents, or do they appear as often as black text?
Offer suggestions for improving visual unity through different fonts, font weights, spacing, color, alignment, positioning, etc.
Readability
Is all text readable? Would any font or color choices make the text hard to read for someone who is color blind or eye-strained?
Visual interest
Is the resume visually interesting and eye-catching, or is it just there? What design elements stand out? What’s memorable or striking about this document?
What does the design of the document (not the content) say about the designer’s personality, strengths, and/or background?
Content
Does the resume’s content help you quickly learn what this person has to offer and what his or her strengths are?
Are there areas that seem too verbose or too vague to be understood by a stranger?
Do you notice any typos or inconsistent punctuation?