Previewing the design before any coding begins is a standard and essential part of the web design process. It gives you a clear visual understanding of how your future website will look and function. This step allows us to explore layout options, color schemes, typography, and content structure in a way that’s easy to review and adjust. You get to see how everything fits together — from the homepage to individual sections — before we write a single line of code.

During this phase, we typically present mockups or interactive prototypes created using tools like Figma or Adobe XD. These previews are detailed enough to show how the site will behave on different devices, helping you make informed decisions about design, navigation, and user experience. It also opens the door for feedback and revisions early in the process, so your site reflects your vision from the start.

Once the design is approved, we move into development with a clear blueprint in hand. This ensures faster build times, fewer technical surprises, and a smoother overall workflow. It also helps us stay aligned with your brand and business goals, making sure the final site is polished, functional, and ready to deliver results.

1. How Design Previews Work

You’ll typically receive interactive mockups or prototypes built with design tools (no code yet). These include:

  • Wireframes: Basic layout sketches (structure only, no colors/fonts).
  • High-Fidelity Mockups: Pixel-perfect designs (with your branding, images, and content).
  • Clickable Prototypes: Simulate user flows (e.g., button clicks, menu navigation).

Tools Designers Use:

  • Figma (Most popular, collaborative, browser-based).
  • Adobe XD or Sketch (Traditional, but still widely used).
  • InVision (For prototyping and feedback).

2. What You Can Review

✅ Layout: Spacing, hierarchy, and element placement.
✅ Colors & Fonts: Accuracy to your brand guidelines.
✅ Responsiveness: How the design adapts to mobile/tablet (ask for multiple screen previews).
✅ Interactivity: Links, hover states, and basic animations (in prototypes).

3. When to Expect Previews

  • Wireframes: Early stage (within 1–2 weeks of starting).
  • Mockups: After wireframe approval (~2–3 weeks in).
  • Prototypes: Final stage before development (~3–4 weeks).

4. How to Give Feedback

  • Be specific:
    • “The header font should be bolder, like in our brand guide.”
    • “Increase spacing between these sections.”
  • Use collaboration tools: Comment directly in Figma/XD.
  • Request revisions early: Avoid costly changes during coding.

5. What Happens After Approval?

  • Our team finalizes assets (images, icons, fonts).
  • Developers start coding with the approved design as a blueprint.
  • You’ll typically get a staging site later to test the live version.