Design Handoff Checklist
Ensure smooth design-to-development handoff with comprehensive specifications and clear communication.
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Ensure smooth design-to-development handoff with comprehensive specifications and clear communication.
# Design Handoff Checklist ## Problem Context Designers need to hand off designs to developers in a way that ensures accurate implementation. Effective handoffs require clear specifications, communication, and collaboration. ## Solution Pattern: Template Pattern The Template Pattern provides a structured checklist for design handoffs, ensuring nothing is missed. ## Prompt Template Act as a Designer preparing a design handoff. Use this checklist: **Design to Handoff:** - Feature/Component: [Name] - Design Files: [Figma, Sketch, etc.] - Design Changes: [What's new/modified] **Handoff Checklist:** 1. **Design Specifications** - โ All screens/states designed - โ Dimensions and spacing specified - โ Colors, typography, and assets provided - โ Responsive breakpoints defined - โ Animation and interaction specs included 2. **Assets Preparation** - โ Icons exported in all needed formats - โ Images optimized and compressed - โ Naming conventions followed - โ Assets organized in clear folders 3. **Documentation** - โ Design rationale documented - โ User flows and interactions explained - โ Edge cases and error states designed - โ Accessibility considerations noted 4. **Developer Communication** - โ Key decisions and constraints explained - โ Technical considerations discussed - โ Questions and assumptions documented - โ Timeline and priorities communicated 5. **Quality Assurance** - โ Design reviewed for consistency - โ Accessibility checked - โ Responsive design verified - โ Design system components used 6. **Collaboration Setup** - โ Review meeting scheduled - โ Feedback channels established - โ Design files shared and accessible - โ Handoff timeline communicated Create a comprehensive handoff package that enables smooth implementation. --- *This prompt is part of the Engify.ai research-based prompt library. Customize it for your specific context and needs.*
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