General Design Checklist

• [ ] Check if the spaces and margins are consistent
• [ ] Ensure the typography and color palette are set as variables or styles for easy reference and consistency.
• [ ] Check if the button text styles are consistent across the designs
• [ ] Check the color contrast for accessibility

WebAIM: Contrast Checker

• [ ] Make sure the images are ready to export in the right resolution and format
• [ ] Apply styles consistently to all texts, colors etc in the designs. Don’t keep items that doesn’t have a predefined style.

Developer Handoff & Documentation

• [ ] Provide design specs (spacing, fonts, colors)
• [ ] Delete all unused layers. Don’t just hide them
• [ ] Don’t lock layers
• [ ] Delete all unused guides.
• [ ] List animations & transitions if there’s any
• [ ] Clarify interactive elements
• [ ] Ensure all navigation flows are defined
• [ ] Create subfolders within the main project containing all relevant icons, fonts, images.
• [ ] Give the links to the fonts if they are free and downloadable or the font file in .woff format

Components and Design System

• [ ] Create as many reusable patterns as possible (menus, links, buttons, etc.) so developers have a component-based system.
• [ ] Make sure all the components are dev ready
• [ ] Define component states like hover, focus, active, disabled
• [ ] Include global styles (Colors, Typography, Spacing)

File Organization

• [ ] Name all layers properly
• [ ] Group related elements for easy navigation
• [ ] Export assets in correct formats

Responsive Checklist

• [ ] Define mobile interactions
• [ ] Ensure elements are fluid and adapt correctly
• [ ] Make sure responsive images and other graphics are in correct downloadable format and size

Performance & Optimization

• [ ] Optimize images
• [ ] Use vector graphics like SVG format for icons and illustrations
• [ ] Clarify interactive elements
• [ ] Ensure text is selectable (avoid embedding text in images).