Zero-Blocker Delivery: Closing the Design–Engineering Gap (for Real)
summary
Design handoffs are reframed as file readiness not ritual. A 64% survey gap shows no shared definition of “ready,” so teams add concrete checks: clean frame names, documented error and empty states, component usage, and prototype indicators. A Claude code skill called Sheldon scans Figma files before handoff, returns a readiness score and itemized fixes, and teams use Figma dev mode plus enforced file hygiene to catch issues earlier. Result: fewer surprises, faster iteration, and clearer engineering trust.
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chapters (14)
- 0:00Introduction and Gavin’s lesson
- 2:38The handoff trap revealed
- 5:06File hygiene and dev mode
- 6:29Missing states and edge cases
- 8:17Design system standards
- 10:01Early feedback with vibe comps
- 12:29Dev mode limitations and fixes
- 14:16Design readiness checklist
- 16:02Engineering capacity challenges
- 17:52Introducing Sheldon the AI checker
- 19:59Sheldon’s readiness scorecard
- 22:28Cultural shift in design engineering
- 23:31Handoff as part of design process
- 25:20Q&A session
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