# 11 QA

Visual development QA ensures concepts are usable before production starts.

## Checklist

- [ ] Reference notes avoid copying existing designs.
- [ ] Silhouette variants are scored.
- [ ] Shape language matches gameplay role.
- [ ] Value study reads without color.
- [ ] Color study uses approved palette tokens.
- [ ] Material study references the Material Rendering Bible.
- [ ] Pose study communicates intent in one frame.
- [ ] Review status is Pass, Needs Work, or Rejected.
- [ ] Scores are 0-100.
- [ ] Machine-readable review passes `pnpm validate:concepts`.

## Approval Rule

No concept can enter production until all active review entries for its current stage are `Pass` with score 80 or higher.