Learn FRAMER with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Architecture
Canvas/Frames - visual layout containers
React Components - underlying code-driven structure
Motion Library - animation and interaction engine
Overrides - attach code behavior to components
Design-to-Code Engine - renders visual designs as React code
Rendering Model
Frames rendered via browser DOM/CSS
Motion library handles animations and transitions
Stacks manage automatic layout flow
Overrides attach dynamic behaviors via React
Responsive design adapts to screen size changes
Architectural Patterns
Component-based structure
Event-driven interactions
Motion-driven animation pipeline
Design-to-code workflow
Integration with React ecosystem
Real World Architectures
Interactive marketing landing pages
Mobile app prototypes
Design-to-code front-end workflows
Dashboard and data visualization prototypes
Animated web experiences with gestures
Design Principles
Interactive, high-fidelity prototypes
Code-driven and visual design in one tool
Responsive and adaptive layout support
Reusable components for efficiency
Animation and gesture-first design approach
Scalability Guide
Use Components for repeatable UI patterns
Leverage Motion for consistent animation behavior
Organize pages/screens into folders
Manage global state with Framer Store or React context
Optimize assets for fast load times
Migration Guide
Convert static designs into Framer Frames and Components
Add motion animations with Motion library
Replace manual prototypes with reusable Components
Attach interactivity using Overrides
Export React code for integration into production apps