figma-less-ui-design

To plan UI for an MVP without a Figma file, you can generate a structured UI Planning Packet within UX_SPEC.md that defines layout, tokens, states, and handoff requirements for development.

Designing prototype UI without a dedicated designer involves creating a concrete UI Planning Packet that establishes core elements, layout, and interaction patterns, prioritizing the reuse of existing design systems over inventing new styles.

Yes, when no Figma file exists, UI planning utilizes a reuse and delta strategy that leverages existing design systems or shipped UIs, minimizing new style invention while defining necessary layout and state changes.

A UI Planning Packet handles UI handoff by enforcing specific content contracts and section orders within UX_SPEC.md, ensuring developers receive concrete definitions for layout, tokens, and interaction states.

No, you do not need Figma to create a UI specification for a ui-first delivery strategy, because this advisory approach builds a concrete UI Planning Packet directly within your documentation to guide development.

Planning product UI without traditional design tools requires strict adherence to content contracts and section orders within UX_SPEC.md to ensure layout and token definitions remain concrete enough for accurate development handoff.