DESIGN
Development Handoff
Share Assets
Sharing assets ensures that developers have all the visual elements, fonts, and icons needed to build the product as designed.
Why it's Important
Prevents delays caused by missing or unclear assets.
Ensures consistent visual quality across the product.
Saves time by avoiding repeated requests for files.
How to Implement
Export Assets: Provide icons, images, and logos in appropriate formats (e.g., SVG, PNG).
Organize Files: Use a clear folder structure to group assets logically.
Include Fonts: Share font files or web-safe font links.
Optimize Files: Ensure assets are optimized for performance without compromising quality.
Use a Shared Platform: Store assets in shared tools like Zeplin, Figma, or GitHub.
Available Workshops
Asset Inventory Session: Ensure all required assets are accounted for.
File Naming Standards Workshop: Create a consistent naming convention for assets.
Optimization Testing: Check assets for performance and quality.
Developer Walkthrough: Explain the asset structure and any unique requirements.
Handoff Process Training: Align on how and where assets will be stored and updated.
Deliverables
Exported and optimized design assets.
Folder structure for easy navigation.
Asset delivery checklist.
How to Measure
Accessibility of all required assets to developers.
Developer satisfaction with asset organization.
Smooth integration of assets into development.
Real-World Examples
Apple
Provides developers with pre-built UI kits for seamless app development.
Uber
Ensures consistent use of branded icons and graphics across platforms.
Slack
Shares optimized assets for quick integration into its vibrant interface.
Get It Right
Test asset accessibility with developers before the handoff.
Optimize assets for performance across devices.
Document any unique file usage instructions.
Regularly update shared asset libraries.
Organize files intuitively for easy access.
Don't Make These Mistakes
Delivering assets in the wrong format or resolution.
Sharing files without clear naming conventions.
Overlooking updates to assets as designs evolve.
Failing to document asset dependencies (e.g., font licenses).
Using unoptimized assets that slow down performance.