Design done, now what? A clear map to navigate the Figma-to-code AI landscape

Design to Code Mapped, The Practical Guide You Need

As a branding content curator, I recommend this piece to anyone wrestling with Figma to code workflows.

Christine Vallaure decodes the messy stack, from pipes to mapping, with crisp examples and practical rules.

This article identifies four layers that bridge design and product, and clarifies when each layer earns its cost.

You will learn when to tidy Figma files, and when to use AI generation.

You will also learn when to wire components to the codebase and keep them in sync.

Her practical guidance covers solo designers, small teams, and owners of enterprise design systems.

She explains Code Connect as the literal wire that ties Figma components to real code.

If you manage a serious system, this walkthrough shows what to budget, own, and maintain.

Read this to stop guessing and start building durable bridges between design and engineering.

It is readable, pragmatic, and written by a designer who also teaches teams how to do this work.

I curated it for brand leaders who need clear, actionable thinking on modern design pipelines.

Start here to learn practical steps and avoid expensive maintenance traps, while staying design-first.

Read it now, and act.