No Figma, I won't fit in your little box

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Design and code were once unified, but as the web grew, roles split into 'Designer' and 'Developer', leading to the 'hand-off' problem.
The hand-off is a symptom of the deeper issue: designers and developers speak different languages (e.g., 'background' vs. 'fill', flexbox vs. auto-layout).
Designers shifted from coding to tools like Figma, narrowing their focus to visuals and leaving functionality (interactions, accessibility) to developers.
CSS has outpaced design tools in capabilities (layout, animations, interactivity), limiting designers not by the platform but by outdated tools and processes.
Slow, cumbersome hand-off processes stifle creativity and iteration, which are essential for great design.
Nordcraft was created to unify design and development, leveraging HTML/CSS with visual interfaces for rapid iteration, avoiding rigid role divisions.
Nordcraft’s team blends design and engineering strengths, rejecting traditional labels ('Designer'/'Developer') to foster collaboration and innovation.
The Nordcraft editor, built in Nordcraft, exemplifies the benefits of this integrated approach after three years of use.
Traditional tools and processes (e.g., Jira tickets, assembly-line workflows) hinder agility; Nordcraft offers a new, flexible paradigm.

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