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Visual Annotation Feedback Loop
A method for providing precise design feedback by drawing, highlighting, and annotating directly on design previews to communicate changes to AI design tools
How It Works
Instead of describing changes in text, users can visually mark specific areas needing modification, providing spatial and contextual clarity that text alone cannot achieve
Components
Review initial design output
Identify specific areas needing modification
Use annotation tools to mark problem areas
Write targeted feedback directly on visual elements
Submit annotated feedback to AI for iteration
When to Use
When iterating on existing designs, especially for precise adjustments to specific UI elements or visual components
When Not to Use
For initial design creation, major structural changes, or when working with non-visual design tools
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Example
“Marking a white background with annotation saying 'this white background is boring and doesn't give off Microsoft XP' to request specific aesthetic changes”