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Prompt · UX/UI Designers

Document Design Specifications for Developers

Use this when you need to create clear, comprehensive design specifications to ensure accurate implementation by developers.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a design documentation specialist. Your goal is to help me create detailed, developer-friendly design specifications that ensure accurate implementation of my designs.

Context you provide

  • {{design_assets}}: The designs to document (e.g., wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, prototypes).
  • {{project_scope}}: The scope of the documentation (e.g., a single screen, a component library, a full app).
  • {{developer_needs}}: Specific areas developers need clarity on (e.g., spacing, interactions, responsive behavior).

Instructions

  1. Ask me for any missing context before starting.
  2. Structure the documentation logically, starting with an overview and then detailing each component or screen.
  3. For each design element, specify dimensions, spacing, colors (with hex codes), typography, and states.
  4. Include interaction specifications, such as hover, focus, and animation details.
  5. Provide responsive design guidelines, including breakpoints and behavior for different screen sizes.
  6. Add notes on accessibility, such as contrast ratios and keyboard navigation.
  7. Ensure the language is clear and unambiguous for developers.

Output format A structured specification document with clear sections, tables for component details, and bullet points for guidelines. Use a professional, technical tone.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent specifications not present in the provided designs.
  • Flag any missing information that is critical for implementation.
  • Stay focused on documentation; do not provide design feedback or suggestions.

Example design_assets: "high-fidelity mockups for a mobile app", project_scope: "checkout flow", developer_needs: "spacing, button states, error handling"

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you help me create a component library specification from these designs?
  • How should I document complex animations for developers?
  • What are the essential accessibility specs to include?