Product design / migration checklist

Move your product design workflow from Figma

Inventory design systems and collaboration needs, then test what survives an export and import.

A design workspace includes more than drawings: components, styles, variables, prototypes and collaboration all matter. Evaluate those needs separately. A project described as a Figma alternative may offer similar tools without importing an existing workspace.

What to verify before switching

Components, layout rules, variables, interactions and version history may not survive a format conversion.
Exported artwork is useful as a reference; it does not guarantee an editable design system in another tool.
Confirm workspace permissions and export rights before copying shared client or team assets.

Your goal: A tested sample design and a practical plan for rebuilding the parts of your design system that do not transfer.

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1. Decide what your team needs to preserve

List the files, libraries and assets you are allowed to move, along with their owners.Identify required collaboration features, developer handoff, comments, components and prototyping behavior.Choose a small representative file that includes the most important parts of your design system.

2. Create a reference archive

Use the current source application’s available export or backup options for files you own or are authorized to export.Export reference artwork and document the styles, spacing and component behavior you need to reproduce.Store permitted assets and font information alongside the backup. Keep a clear record of which versions they came from.

3. Test import and editing independently

Check whether the candidate supports importing your exported format. If it does not, plan a small manual rebuild rather than assuming import support.Inspect text, components, layout, reusable styles and interactions after importing or rebuilding the sample.Ask a collaborator to edit and hand off the sample using the candidate. Verify the actual sharing permissions and export output.

4. Move one project before the whole team

Write down what must be rebuilt, what will be archived and which workflows cannot yet move.Pilot the replacement on one small project and agree on file ownership, naming and backups.Keep access to necessary original files and reference exports until the team has accepted the replacement workflow.

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General planning guidance. Import support, export options and subscription access depend on the current versions and plans of the apps involved. No migration or compatibility testing is implied.