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design Intermediate 21 lessons

Design Handoff (Zeplin)

Bridge the gap between design and code. Master specs, asset export, and communication using Zeplin and Figma Dev Mode.

The hardest part of design is getting it built correctly. This course teaches the technical side of Design Handoff. You will learn to prepare files in Figma, annotate behavior and spacing, and use Zeplin or Figma Dev Mode to generate CSS/Swift/XML snippets. Master asset export workflow (SVG, PNG, PDF) for different platforms. We cover version control for design and how to communicate effectively with engineers to reduce 'pixel pushback'.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    File Hygiene
    Naming layers and cleaning up for developers.
  • 2
    Zeplin Workflow
    Pushing frames and organizing screens by flow.
  • 3
    Asset Export
    Slicing, varying scales (@2x, @3x), and formats.
  • 4
    Specs & Tokens
    Connecting design tokens to code variables.
  • 5
    Communication
    Handling QA feedback and design QA reviews.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
N/A

Career Paths

Product Designer $95k-$145k
UI Engineer $100k-$150k

What You Will Learn

Prepare clean design files ready for engineering handoff
Generate accurate code snippets using Zeplin/Dev Mode
Export assets correctly for Web, iOS, and Android
Annotate interaction behaviors and responsive rules
Communicate effectively with developers to solve feasibility issues

Skills You Will Gain

Developer Handoff Redlining Asset Export Zeplin Figma Dev Mode

Who Is This For

UI Designers
Product Designers
Frontend Devs

Prerequisites

UI Design
Figma

Design Handoff (Zeplin) FAQs

Figma Dev Mode?

We cover both Zeplin and Figma native features.

Coding?

No, but understanding CSS box model helps.

Why Zeplin?

Many legacy and enterprise teams still rely on it.

Soft skills?

Yes, empathy for developers is key.

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