Editorial Guidelines

Editorial Guidelines

PoorDesigners is dedicated to providing clear, accurate, and useful content for our general audience. Our editorial guidelines ensure every article meets a high standard of quality, offering practical insights and reliable information about design principles and their real-world applications. We believe good information helps everyone understand design better.

Content Standards and Quality

All content published on PoorDesigners must be original, accurate, and easy to understand. We prioritize clarity, ensuring complex design concepts are explained simply for a broad readership. Our articles aim to be informative and relevant, offering value to anyone interested in how design impacts everyday life, from good examples to common missteps.

Research and Sourcing Requirements

Writers must base all articles on verifiable information from credible sources. This includes academic papers, established industry publications, official reports, and direct interviews with qualified professionals. We require proper attribution for all data, quotes, and statistics used within our content.

Fact-Checking Process

Before publication, every article undergoes a careful fact-checking process. Our editorial team reviews all claims, statistics, and names against original sources to confirm their accuracy. This step helps us maintain trust with our readers and uphold the integrity of our published information.

Independence from Commercial Interests

PoorDesigners maintains strict editorial independence. Our content decisions are never influenced by advertisers, sponsors, or other commercial partners. Any sponsored content or advertisements are clearly identified as such, separate from our editorial material. Our priority remains serving our readers with unbiased content.

Topic Selection

Topics for PoorDesigners articles are chosen based on reader interest, current trends, and their relevance to general design understanding. We aim to cover subjects that offer practical value or shed light on common design challenges. The editorial team selects topics to ensure a balanced and engaging range of content.

Review and Editing Process

Each submission goes through a multi-stage review process. Editors check for accuracy, clarity, grammar, spelling, and adherence to our style guide. This rigorous editing ensures every article is polished and meets our quality standards before it reaches our readers.

Update Policy for Published Content

We commit to keeping our content current and accurate. If new information emerges, or if factual errors are identified, we will update the published article promptly. Significant updates will include a note at the end of the article, detailing the changes made and the date of the revision. The last update to these guidelines was in March 2026.

Contact Us

For any questions regarding our editorial process, or to report a factual error in an article, please contact us. We welcome your feedback.