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What does a good handoff to developers look like?

A good handoff has clear components, states, responsive behavior, and notes for edge cases. I keep files organized and annotate interactions so developers can build without guessing — or sending twenty Slack messages about spacing.

What developers receive

Organized Figma files

  • Components with variants for states: default, hover, active, disabled, error
  • Responsive layouts with breakpoint notes — not just a desktop mockup
  • Consistent naming, grouping, and page structure devs can navigate quickly

Build-ready details

  • Spacing, typography, and color values tied to a design system
  • Interaction notes for transitions, modals, and scroll behavior
  • Empty, loading, and error states — not just the happy path
  • Export specs and redlines where pixel-level precision matters
  • A walkthrough call or Loom video when the flow is complex

Why this matters

Bad handoffs create rework. Developers rebuild screens, make inconsistent UI decisions, and launch products that look nothing like the design. Clean handoff saves weeks of back-and-forth and gets you to launch faster.

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