Make layout reviews easier with representative content, clear states, and one connected journey.
Choose one clear task
Start with the action you want to review. For an article page, it might be finding a topic, opening a story, and returning to the list. A focused task gives every layout decision a purpose.
Use content that is close to the expected length. Short and long titles, an introductory paragraph, and a meaningful body section reveal questions that empty boxes cannot.
Review a journey, not just a screenshot.
Include the states that matter
A useful demo shows what changes after a click. A selected category, an open article, and a return to the previous list provide enough context to discuss the primary journey.
Keep review content separate from approved editorial content. Sample labels help reviewers focus on the structure without mistaking a draft title or date for a publication decision.
Capture the decisions
Write down what has been approved: the information order, the primary action, and the behavior after that action. Keep open questions nearby so they do not disappear between reviews.
Use the same reference when design and development begin. It is easier to discuss a difference when everyone can open the approved flow.
Sample copy for reviewing layout and reading flow. Final posts, images, dates and related-article rules require confirmation.
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