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Design to code without the handoff

2026-01-197 min read

Why design-to-code workflows are tightening and how I keep teams shipping from a shared system.

Handoff is where speed dies

When design and code drift, teams slow down. The fix is not a bigger spec, it is shared context.

Tools that bring design intent into the coding workflow are now a real advantage.

A tight loop workflow

Design lives in one place, code lives in another, and the link between them needs to be direct.

Dev Mode, Code Connect, and design context for coding agents reduce the gap and make changes less risky.

What to standardize early

Component names, tokens, and layout rules should be consistent across design and code.

If the tokens do not match, the handoff will never be smooth.

How I help

I help teams build the design system in Figma and ship the matching components in code.

That keeps the product consistent even as the team grows.

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