Comment on design files

Annotate the design file with specific, actionable comments for Miguel in engineering and Hannah in QA. Point to the interactive button at the top right, explain expected hover and disabled states, link to the accessibility contrast target, and request a quick sync if either sees feasibility issues.

Before I add comments to the file, make them scannable for engineers: move implementation-critical notes to the top, convert vague requests into acceptance criteria (what counts as done), call out dependencies on the API team, and add estimated effort where I’m confident so engineers can prioritize.

Miguel replied 'works for me' under a comment about the header animation, then implemented a different timing. I am the designer, Miguel is the engineer, and the sprint starts Monday. I don’t know if his change was performance-driven, a misunderstanding, or intentional. What’s the most likely cause and the best next step to align before the sprint?

Comment threads in design files become a messy mix of opinions, leading to rework and missed details. I work with engineers and QA. What habit should we adopt for file comments to reduce ambiguity and speed implementation handoffs?