What's This Blog About?
Design handoff — the moment a polished Figma file moves from the design team to the development team — should be seamless. But in reality, it’s often the point where things fall apart.
From inconsistent components and missing hover states to unclear spacing rules and devs “guessing” interactions, handoff chaos leads to wasted time, design mismatches, and frustrated teams. This blog uncovers why these issues still happen in 2025, and how top-tier studios like The Editor Suite prevent them by thinking beyond just visuals.
🔍 Key Points to Cover
What a Broken Handoff Looks Like
Examples of what can go wrong — inconsistent paddings, no breakpoints defined, unclear interactions, missing image assets, vague file naming, etc.The Real Causes (Even with Figma)
Despite powerful tools, breakdowns still happen because of missing documentation, siloed workflows, or assumptions made on both sides.Best Practices from Real Studio Workflows
Use Figma Variables and Auto Layout correctly
Set up documentation inside Figma (not a separate PDF)
Annotate interactive components, motion specs, and intent
Run live handoff walkthroughs (Looms, prototype demos)
Use shared design systems with tokens
What Clients Gain from a Solid Handoff
Faster build time
More accurate design implementation
Less back-and-forth, less budget overrun
A polished final product that matches what was approved
🎯 Why It’s a Great Topic for The Editor Suite
Most blogs focus on the creative magic of branding and UI — few talk about what happens after the work is approved. This blog highlights that The Editor Suite doesn’t just deliver beautiful design — you ensure it comes to life exactly as intended through thoughtful, developer-first processes.
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