Figma to React: A Developer's Workflow

The Handover Gap

Designers speak "Pixels" and "Frames". Developers speak "Divs" and "Rem". Bridging this gap is crucial.

Step 1: Analyze the Layout

Before writing a single line of code, look at the design. Identify:

• Reusable components (Buttons, Inputs)
• Layout patterns (Grid vs Flex)
• Spacing system

Step 2: Export Assets Properly

Don't export the whole button as an image. Export the icon as SVG. Use CSS for the rest.

Step 3: Componentize

// Identifying the props from the variants in Figma
interface ButtonProps {
  variant: 'primary' | 'secondary';
  size: 'sm' | 'md' | 'lg';
}

Treat the Figma file as the source of truth for your component API.