Handing off mockups to developers can be hard for several reasons:
- Lack of technical knowledge
Designers may not have the technical knowledge needed to create mockups that can be easily interpreted, recognized, understood, and, as result, implemented by developers. It could lead to misunderstandings or errors during the development process. - Lack or exces of detail
Some designers may create mockups that are not detailed enough for developers. This can make it difficult for developers to know exactly what is required and could cause revisions and rework. - Incompatibility
Mockups may be created using design tools that are not compatible with the development tools used by developers. This can make it difficult for developers to import or work with the mockups, which can slow down the development process. - Lack of consistency
Without proper documentation or clear instructions, designers may create mockups that are not consistent with the overall design style or branding guidelines. - Different workflows
Developers and designers may have different workflows and processes that they are used to, which can make it complex to handoff mockups in a way that is easy for developers to work with. - Lack of documentation and annotations
Without due documentation and annotations, developers may find it hard to understand the design intent behind certain elements of the mockups and may not be able to replicate the design exactly as intended.
