Developer Handoff Checklist

There may not be a once-for-all developer handoff checklist. Design is a highly subjective practice and the checklist may be different for every project. Also, it is an iterative process and developers should be asked for design-related feasibility and opinions more often.

Design Files

1.  Figma file organized and cleaned
2.  Components and styles properly named
3.  All layers labeled clearly
4.  Unused styles/components removed
5.  Design system documentation linked

Theme.json Specifications

1.  Color palette with clear naming
2. Typography system (sizes, families, weights)
3. Spacing scale
4. Custom gradients
5. Layout presets
6. Custom CSS properties

Block Specifications

1. Core block customizations
2. Custom block requirements
3. Block variations
4. Spacing between blocks
5. Block alignment options

Pattern Library

1.  Common patterns documented
2. Pattern categories defined
3. Usage examples
4. Content placement guidelines
5. Edge cases noted

Responsive Design

1. Breakpoint specifications
2. Mobile/tablet/desktop layouts
3. Content reflow rules
4. Spacing adjustments
5. Navigation behavior

Interactive States

1. Hover states
2. Focus states
3. Active states
4. Loading states
5. Error states

Assets

1.  Images optimized and exported
2. SVG icons with color specifications
3. Favicon package
4. Animation specifications (if any)
5. Video placeholders (if needed)

Editorial Guidelines

1. Content width constraints
2. Image aspect ratios
3. Character/word limits
4. Heading hierarchy
5. Content spacing rules

Notes for Development Team

1. Complex layout explanations
2. Critical design requirements
3. Design decisions rationale
4. Known limitations
5. Priority features