This visual guide by Filippos Protogeridis lays out a structured, practical approach for designers to create a polished and effective product design handoff file. The focus is not just on transferring mockups, but on providing full context and clarity to ensure product managers and engineers can implement designs confidently. Protogeridis emphasizes that an organized design file minimizes back-and-forth, reduces ambiguity, and communicates maturity in the design process. He breaks the handoff process into digestible steps including setting context with key information (problem statements, goals, insights), structuring the design using Figma sections, and annotating with clearly labeled notes for what’s new, what’s changed, dev notes, and open questions.
In addition to these structural tips, the guide reminds designers to include edge cases, empty and loading states, highlight new components, and map out flows using connectors. It also encourages prototyping to clarify interactions and transitions, followed by a live run-through with engineering teams to resolve uncertainties. While not every handoff needs the full checklist, the framework provides a scalable model for small and large features alike. The emphasis throughout is on clarity, collaboration, and reducing implementation errors—demonstrating how thoughtful documentation can elevate design maturity and team efficiency.
