Design defines how an idea is communicated. Development makes a website or product work. A clear handoff between the two helps prevent missing assets, unclear requirements and expensive rework.
Match the specialist to the deliverable
A graphic designer can shape a visual identity, campaign assets or layout system. A web developer implements pages, integrations and functionality. For a website, ask whether user experience, copy, design, development and testing are included or supplied by someone else.
Plan the handover before starting
List editable source files, code ownership, domain and hosting access, font or image licences and a short handover session. Agree how accessibility, mobile use and maintenance will be checked. A launch date is easier to assess when you also know who supplies content and approves each stage.

