Feature design review
Eight components reviewed, three approved, three flagged for revision, two blocked on open copy questions. BoardSnap captured all eight with their status and generated follow-up tasks for the revision items.
Use case
Design reviews that end with decisions, not photos.
BoardSnap is an iOS app that turns whiteboard design reviews into structured decision records: what was reviewed, what passed, what's blocked, and who owns what next.
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The problem
A design review has a specific output: a decision. Ship it, revise it, or block it. But most whiteboard design reviews end with a verbal decision that evaporates on the walk back to your desk.
Somewhere between the whiteboard and the follow-up Slack message, the nuance gets lost. "Revise the header" becomes a vague ticket. "Blocked on legal review" doesn't make it into the Figma file. The decision was made — it just wasn't recorded.
Design reviews need a paper trail. The whiteboard is the best surface to run one. BoardSnap closes the gap.
The workflow
- Set the review agenda on the board
Write the screens or components under review with their version number or iteration. Clear scope makes BoardSnap's output cleaner.
- Run the review
Annotate directly on the board. Use a consistent sign: checkmark = approved, X = rejected, circle = revision needed, question mark = needs input.
- Record the final call on each item
Before snapping, write 'SHIP', 'REVISE', or 'BLOCK' next to each item. BoardSnap reads these as the primary action item state.
- Snap the board
BoardSnap captures the full board in one shot. VisionKit corrects angle and perspective so the annotation text is readable even from meeting-room distances.
- Get the decision record
BoardSnap returns a per-item summary: the decision, the reason (if annotated), and the open issues or blockers attached to it.
- Distribute and track
Paste the decision record into your design tool, ticket system, or Slack. Blocked items become in-progress action items tracked in the BoardSnap project.
What you get
A formal review record: each design item with its decision status (approved / revise / blocked), attached feedback, assigned owner, and follow-up action items. The output is structured enough to paste into a design handoff doc or a JIRA ticket, and specific enough that reviewers can confirm the record reflects what was said.
Real examples
Pre-launch design audit
A compressed two-hour review of the full app before launch. BoardSnap's output became the official sign-off log, referenced in the launch ticket to confirm all design items had been reviewed.
Frequently asked
How is a design review different from a design critique in BoardSnap?
A critique is exploratory — gathering feedback without a final call. A review is decisive — each item gets a go/no-go. BoardSnap reads both, but the review workflow is built around explicit decision markers (SHIP / REVISE / BLOCK) that drive the action item states.
Can I run a design review across multiple whiteboards?
Yes. Snap each board separately — they all live in the same project. Use the project AI chat to ask 'what items are still blocked?' and get a cross-board summary.
What if decisions changed after the review?
Snap a quick follow-up board with the updated call. BoardSnap stores each snap as a distinct board, so the revision history is intact.
Does BoardSnap integrate with Figma or Jira?
BoardSnap doesn't have native integrations yet — the output is structured text you copy to wherever you work. The format is designed to paste cleanly into Figma's design file comments, Jira tickets, Linear issues, or Notion docs.
Run your next design review with BoardSnap.
Snap the board, ship the action items in ten seconds.
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