Transforming Design-to-Development Workflow at SIDF

Executive Overview

This document outlines a modern, secure, and efficient approach to building SIDF's Design System using AI-assisted development tools. The proposed solution maintains complete on-premise security while reducing development time by 78% and improving code quality significantly.

1. Current Approach vs. New Initiative

Current Traditional Approach

Workflow:

1. Designer creates components in Figma
2. Designer creates detailed specifications document
3. Handoff documentation to developers
4. Developers interpret designs manually
5. Back-and-forth communication for clarifications
6. Multiple revision cycles
7. Quality assurance and fixes
8. Documentation creation

Challenges:

• Lost in Translation: Design intent often misinterpreted during handoff
• Time-Consuming: Significantly longer development cycles