I’m ready to turn a complete Figma prototype into a working WordPress plugin that streamlines the entire life-cycle of academic articles. The core build will revolve around a custom post type for “Articles”, with fields for DOI, citation string, issue/volume, and any other metadata already mapped in the UI. Two workflows sit at the heart of the project: • Authors submit manuscripts and supporting files directly through the front-end screens you will craft to match the design pixel-for-pixel. • An editorial board approval process then routes each submission through multiple stages—internal screening, reviewer feedback, final editorial sign-off—before publication. For our journal administrators (the primary users) the back-end must feel native to WordPress while exposing dedicated tabs for open-access file management, status tracking, and quick metadata edits. Public-facing pages will automatically present the final article, its citation, and any downloadable PDFs once the board marks it “Published”. Deliverables I need from you: • A clean, well-commented plugin coded to WordPress standards, packaged for one-click installation • All UI components implemented exactly as in the Figma file, responsive on desktop and mobile • An editorial board approval workflow that can be configured from the plugin settings screen • Secure upload and storage of open-access files, with front-end download links generated automatically • Brief developer documentation covering custom hooks, filters, and any third-party libraries used If you’ve built editorial or submission systems before—or just love bending WordPress to specialized publishing needs—let’s talk timelines and your preferred approach.