# Portal maps design to the live product ## Candidate spine > Mode gives Design Engineers a Figma-like canvas connected to the live product, so they can design visually, map changes through Portal, and send proposed product changes to engineers as a reviewable PR. ## Why it is worth evaluating This is the most literal version of the actual product experience: canvas first, Portal mapping second, engineering review last. It is probably too detailed for a final spine, but useful as the accuracy anchor.