Outline typical stages of a UID design workflow from discovery to handoff.

• A. Discovery/research, information architecture, wireframes, visual design, prototyping, usability testing, design specs, asset delivery, development handoff
• B. Prototyping, discovery, usability testing, handoff
• C. Visual design first, then coding
• D. Handoff before design

Answer: (A)

Starting with discovery sets the foundation by understanding users, goals, and constraints. From there, information architecture organizes content and navigation so the app or site makes sense to users. Wireframes translate that structure into layouts without getting bogged down in visuals, showing where elements live and how screens flow. Visual design then adds branding, typography, color, and visual hierarchy to create an appealing and usable look. Prototyping turns ideas into interactive models to test flows and interactions before committing to visuals and development. Usability testing gathers real-user feedback to refine how the design works in practice. Design specifications document the behavior, measurements, and guidelines so developers know exactly how the UI should behave and look. Asset delivery bundles all visuals and components in a ready-to-use form, plus style guides and tokens for consistency. Development handoff completes the process by passing the design system, assets, and specifications to engineers for implementation.

This sequence covers the full journey from initial discovery through to handing off a complete, well-documented design package for development. The other options skip or misorder essential steps—for example, starting with prototyping or visual design without IA and wireframes delays addressing structure and usability, and handing off before a design exists isn’t feasible.