In the development process of a digital product, it's crucial for designers and developers to start collaborating as early as possible. Instead of polishing high-fidelity designs and waiting for a client's sign off, programmers should participate in discussions at the very early stages of defining ideas.

Basic wireframes are usually enough for developers to assess technical risks and prevent the inclusion of features that might take too long to implement. Close collaboration speeds up prototyping, testing, and refining wireframes. Plus, it eliminates moments of designer frustration when the finished product only vaguely resembles their intended designs.