9y
The last phase of the Design screening process includes a test with instructions that are intentionally open-ended to mimic real-world scenarios, It sounds like a rare concession was made in your case and you were given a second chance at this test because you felt the instructions were too unclear. It's incorrect to say Toptal would reject a candidate simply because we didn't 'like' his or her work. An applicant is failed if there are noticeable flaws, errors, or inconsistencies in the design, and we are always transparent about our reasons for rejection. We do encourage applicants to reapply at a later date, once they've improved their skills or gained more experience. The opportunity remains on the table for you.
