Don’t overcomplicate design-to-dev handoffs

Listen up designers, dropping Figma files into the void and praying for the best:

Your developers are SILENTLY SCREAMING.

And no, it’s not because they hate designers.

Here’s the truth about your current process:

❌ You’re designing in isolation

❌ You’re skipping documentation

❌ You’re ignoring technical constraints

❌ You’re using inconsistent naming conventions

Instead, here’s what actually works:

✔️ Component Audit First

✔️ Map existing components before new designs

✔️ Document reusable patterns

✔️ Align with dev team’s component library

✔️ Design System Integration

• Use real data, not Lorem Ipsum

• Define clear states (loading, error, success)

• Document responsive breakpoints

✔️ Collaborative Reviews

• Weekly design-dev syncs

• Live prototype reviews

• Technical feasibility checks early

✔️ Handoff Documentation

• Clear component specs

• Interaction flows

• Edge cases defined

• Accessibility requirements

Instead of treating this as just a design to dev hand-off…

Start treating it like a handshake 🤝