Finalizing the Design

Alright, the food store app design is looking great. You've come a long way from wireframes to a polished prototype, so let's break it down and throw in some extra tips to help you nail the final steps in Figma.

Tweaking the frames:

We left extra space in the search and payment summary frames to fit the navigation bar without squishing content.
Pro Tip: Always preview your design with interactive elements (like nav bars) to make sure everything feels right. A little testing now saves a lot of fixing later.

Homepage revisions:

We adjusted those meal boxes after client feedback. They wanted equal sizes, and we made it happen while keeping the overall vibe intact.
Pro Tip: Be ready to adapt! Clients may change their minds, and that's okay. The key is making tweaks without losing the soul of your design.

Using images:

We grabbed free, copyright-friendly images to illustrate the app.
Pro Tip: For quick demos, placeholder images work. But if you're presenting the final version or going live, invest in custom or high-quality visuals to level up your app's look.

Polish up the components:

Keep your components and variants organized. It's easier to make updates and keeps your design tidy.
Pro Tip: Use consistent naming conventions for components (e.g., "NavBar/Home" vs. random names like "Thingy1").

Animations matter:

Smooth transitions and subtle animations make your app feel professional. Experiment with ease-in/out curves and durations.
Pro Tip: Don't overdo animations. Keep them quick and natural, like a 200-500ms sweet spot.

Keep colors consistent:

Stick to a defined color palette to avoid accidental mismatches. Use Figma's color styles to make global changes easy.

Feedback is gold:

Share your prototype with teammates or the client to get feedback. They might catch things you missed.

Download the asset files in this chapter and finish the design in the file from previous chapter. Feel free to use your own colors this time!