Keep the approved design, inspection plan and commercial scope aligned as a project progresses.
Define what the prototype established
Summarize the questions the prototype answered and the questions that remain open. A prototype made for appearance may not validate production durability or the final process. Record the material, route and test conditions used. This prevents the project team from carrying forward assumptions that were never actually checked.
Freeze the agreed baseline
Identify the drawing and model revision, part list, material specification and finish reference that define the next stage. Document the approved sample and any accepted exceptions. If several styles or colorways are included, give each a clear identifier. A single baseline makes it easier to evaluate proposed changes later.
Plan the production checks
Discuss inspection points, sampling arrangements and required records with the supplier. Define how changes or nonconforming findings will be communicated. Include packaging and labeling requirements in the handoff, especially where finished surfaces or mixed variations need protection. Confirm the scope in the project documentation rather than relying on a general website description.
Keep the handoff active
Assign owners to open actions and record the next review date. Revisit the baseline if material, process, tooling or design changes. Separate development forecasts from confirmed order quantities. A handoff is not a guarantee that every risk has disappeared; it is a practical record of the decisions and controls for the next stage.