Developers need clean exports.
Why Handoff Matters
A great design is only useful if developers can implement it accurately.
Proper handoff ensures:
✅ Consistent implementation of colors, typography, and layouts
✅ Time savings developers spend less time guessing
✅ Reduced errors fewer iterations and reworks
✅ Clear communication between designers and devs
Goal: Provide developers with ready-to-use assets, specs, and guidelines.
Preparing Your Design for Handoff
1. Organize Layers & Components
- Name frames, groups, and layers clearly
- Use components and variants to minimize duplicated elements
2. Use Design Tokens
- Apply variables for colors, text styles, and spacing
- Helps developers maintain consistency with CSS/JS variables
3. Check Auto Layout & Constraints
- Ensure elements resize properly for responsive design
- This avoids layout issues during implementation
Exporting Assets Step by Step
1. Select Layers or Components
Choose individual assets (icons, images) or entire frames
2. Set Export Settings
Common formats:
- PNG or JPG → Raster images
- SVG → Scalable vectors for web
- PDF → For print or full-page export
3. Export
Click File → Export or use the Export panel in the right sidebar
4. Use Slices (Optional)
For complex designs, create slice layers to export multiple assets cleanly
Developer Handoff Features in Figma
✅ Inspect Panel: Developers can view sizes, padding, colors, and typography
✅ Copy CSS / iOS / Android code snippets directly from Figma
✅ Export multiple assets in batch to save time
✅ Share prototypes and specs via link no files get lost
Best Practices
- Name exports clearly (
icon-search.svg, btn-primary.png)
- Use 1x, 2x, 3x for different device densities
- Include all necessary states: hover, pressed, disabled
- Keep file structure consistent for large projects