Inspired by a handy infographic I discovered on the earthofmaria.com blog.

How well do you handle criticism?

The key to receiving or giving good criticism is understanding the difference between destructive and constructive mindset.

As creative professionals, criticism is a never far away.

The best way to learn how to differentiate constructive from destructive, is to shape how you react accordingly.

Criticism is an essential part of any creative process, and super important in your own growth.

It doesn’t actually matter if you agree or not — this is pretty irrelevant.

You need to be able to put aside any personal opinions in order to deliver the best solution for your client and target audience.

What do you struggle with when receiving criticism?

How do you respond?

Let me know in the comments below.