How to defend your design decisions (Tom Greever)

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Mastering the art of defending your designs

As a content designer, you’ve probably been asked, "Why did you
use that word?" or "Why does this need to change?" Defending
design decisions can be tough. Especially when feedback comes
from stakeholders who might not fully understand content
strategy.


In this episode, Tom Greever, author of "Articulating Design
Decisions", shares his framework for explaining and defending
design choices with confidence. We talk about how to avoid common
pitfalls, navigate stakeholder relationships, and build influence
through persuasion, not confrontation.


If you’ve ever struggled with defending your work or felt
sidelined in design discussions, this episode will give you the
tools to communicate your decisions clearly and build
credibility.
What we talked about:

Why content designers struggle with defending
decisions more than visual designers
How to explain design choices without getting
defensive
How to anticipate stakeholder objections and
respond effectively
The role of confidence, persuasion, and
relationship-building in design
How to handle feedback that feels personal
(without losing confidence)
How to influence without authority and earn a
place in strategic conversations
Why writing things down is the best way to
clarify your own thinking
Where to find Tom:

LinkedIn
Website
Book: "Articulating Design Decisions"
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