As mentioned in the lecture, design review meetings happen at the end of each stage in the project. They are critical because they facilitate communication between the design team, management, and the customer. The design team provides information about the status of the project to the manager and customer and also receives feedback regarding the development and changes that need to be made. Any problems that occur during each stage is addressed here as well. Reviews can be formal or informal, require a well-prepared agenda, and can last hours, days, or even a few weeks.

Has anybody who has worked in the industry been able to participate in such design review meetings, and provide any insight about them? Can you provide any additional points about their importance in the product development process?