Introduction

In the early 2010s, web projects started with static PSD files. Designers handed off heavy Photoshop files to developers, who then had to interpret and rebuild everything from scratch. It was slow, rigid, and full of guesswork.

Fast forward to 2025 — tools like Figma have revolutionized the design-to-development workflow. Collaboration is faster, designs are interactive, and code translation is more precise than ever.

This shift didn’t just streamline our process. It fundamentally changed how we design, develop, and deliver websites.

1. The Old Workflow: PSD to HTML

Working with PSDs meant:

• No clear specs for spacing, padding, or breakpoints
• No component reuse
• Manual slicing and measuring
• Designers and developers working in silos

It wasn’t just inefficient — it often led to miscommunication and rework.

2. The New Era: Figma as a Shared Source of Truth

Figma brought real-time collaboration, pixel precision, and version control to the design world.

Now, developers and designers work on the same file. We comment, adjust, and align in real-time.

Why Figma changed everything:

• Inspect mode for developers = no guessing
• Component libraries = faster reuse and scalability
• Live prototypes = instant feedback and validation
• Cross-platform access = true remote collaboration

3. From Design to Code, Seamlessly

Modern frameworks like Tailwind CSS, React, and Next.js work beautifully with Figma’s structure.

Here’s what we now do:

• Use Figma as the visual blueprint
• Map components directly to code
• Create atomic design systems that scale
• Eliminate back-and-forth for spacing, color, typography

The result? Fewer revisions, faster delivery, and happier clients.

Conclusion

The transition from PSD to Figma wasn’t just about software.
It was a mindset shift — from disconnected roles to unified workflows.

If you’re still treating design and code as separate departments, you’re already behind.

Figma isn’t just for designers. It’s for teams that ship.