How to use Figma with Zeplin for handoff?

Discover the art of effortlessly integrating Figma with Zeplin, paving the way for a hassle-free design-to-development transition. Enjoy streamlined teamwork and transparent communication between designers and developers alike.

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Overview

Navigating digital design? It's all about designers and developers working together smoothly to turn creative ideas into real, functional products. Figma and Zeplin are two top-notch tools that make this happen. Figma? Known for its design prowess and real-time collaboration, it lets teams create pixel-perfect designs effortlessly. Meanwhile, Zeplin shines by simplifying the design handoff process. It generates detailed specs, assets, and code snippets that developers can quickly grasp. This guide dives into how to integrate Figma with Zeplin effectively, ensuring designs flow seamlessly into development.

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How to use Figma with Zeplin for handoff?

Step 1: Preparing the Figma File

Make sure all your design elements are neat and clearly labeled in your Figma file.
Use Frames to group related elements together, since they’ll be exported together into Zeplin.
Check that your layer names are descriptive. This helps a lot when working with developers.

Step 2: Installing the Zeplin Plugin in Figma

Open your Figma file.
Go to the top menu and select Plugins > Manage Plugins.
In the Plugins modal, search for "Zeplin".
Click the "Install" button next to the Zeplin plugin.

Step 3: Exporting Frames to Zeplin

Select the Frame(s) you want to export from Figma.
Right-click the selected Frame(s) and go to Plugins > Zeplin.
The Zeplin plugin will ask you to log in if you haven’t already.
Set your export settings as needed (e.g., scale, suffix).
Click "Export" to send your design to Zeplin.

Step 4: Organizing Designs in Zeplin

Open Zeplin and go to the project where your designs were exported.
Use Sections in Zeplin to organize your designs for easier navigation.
Rename and structure your designs to match the project’s flow.

Step 5: Annotating Designs in Zeplin

Use Zeplin’s annotation tools to add extra design notes and context.
Annotate measurements, colors, and styles to help developers understand exact specifications.
Tag your teammates or leave comments if more clarification or discussion is needed.

Step 6: Sharing Designs with Developers

Invite developers to the Zeplin project using their email addresses.
Make sure they have the right permissions to view and comment on designs.
Give an overview of the project structure and explain how they can navigate and use the annotations for their development tasks.

Step 7: Updating Designs and Keeping Sync

Make any necessary updates in Figma and use the Zeplin plugin to re-export updated Frames.
In Zeplin, use the "Versioning" feature to keep track of changes and maintain an organized history.
Communicate changes to your team to keep everyone up-to-date with the latest design iterations.

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