The 5 things I check before turning a Figma design into HTML. Most people think development start...The 5 things I check before turning a Figma design into HTML. Most people think development start...
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hamidul islam maruf
• Jul 27
The 5 things I check before turning a Figma design into HTML.
Most people think development starts when I open VS Code.
For me, it starts with reviewing the Figma file.
I've found that spending just 20–30 minutes reviewing a design can save hours of revisions later.
Here are the five things I always check:
1. Is the user journey clear?
Can someone quickly understand what the page is about and what action they're supposed to take?
If not, that's the first thing worth discussing.
2. Will it work on every screen?
A design might look perfect on desktop but fall apart on mobile.
I always look for potential responsive issues before writing code.
3. Is the design consistent?
Different button styles, spacing, or typography might seem minor, but they slow development and make future updates harder.
4. Can it be built efficiently?
I look for opportunities to create reusable components instead of repeating the same code over and over.
5. Is anything missing?
Hover states, loading states, error messages, and empty states are often forgotten—but they're part of the real user experience.
I've learned that good frontend development isn't just about matching the design.
It's about asking the right questions before the first line of code is written.
Those small conversations early in the project usually save everyone time later.
What's the first thing you look for when reviewing a Figma design?
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