I Don’t Need to Ask for Opinions”
More often than not, you will be your design’s biggest fan (through your rose-colored glasses). So you need to ask designers you know for an honest critique. Unfortunately, most people I know who’ve asked me what I think of their design just wanted approval, not critique. So let your ego go and put on your learning cap. There’s a reason that these people are designers (and get paid for it) while you are not. Then after you get their feedback, respect them, trust them, and implement some changes.