Learn FRAMER with Real Code Examples

Updated Nov 26, 2025

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Explain

Framer enables high-fidelity prototyping with real interactions.

Supports responsive design and adaptive layouts.

Uses React under the hood, allowing code-driven components.

Includes animation tools like spring, tweening, and gesture-based interactions.

Integrates with design systems, Figma imports, and external APIs.

Core Features

Frame - container for UI elements

Stack - vertical/horizontal layout management

Smart Components - reusable, interactive elements

Motion - animation and gesture API

Overrides - code-driven behavior for components

Basic Concepts Overview

Frames - building blocks for layouts

Stacks - automated layout containers

Components - reusable UI elements

Motion - animations, gestures, and interactions

Overrides - add custom code to enhance components

Project Structure

index.framer - main project file

components/ - reusable Framer Components

assets/ - images, icons, fonts

pages/ - individual screens or views

styles/ - optional custom CSS or themes

Building Workflow

Create a new project in Framer

Design layout using Frames and Stacks

Add reusable Components

Animate elements using Motion library

Apply Overrides to attach interactive behavior

Difficulty Use Cases

Beginner: static screens with Frames and text

Intermediate: responsive layouts using Stacks

Advanced: interactive components with Motion animations

Expert: code-driven Overrides for React-based interactions

Architect: full design-to-code workflow for web/mobile apps

Comparisons

Framer vs Figma: Framer adds interactivity and code, Figma is design-focused

Framer vs Adobe XD: Framer allows code-based prototypes, XD is mostly visual

Framer vs GSAP: Framer is UI/prototype-first, GSAP is animation library

Framer vs React alone: Framer simplifies design-to-code workflow

Framer vs Sketch: Framer offers interactive animation capabilities

Versioning Timeline

2013 - Framer Studio launched

2015 - Framer.js introduced code-based prototyping

2018 - Framer X with React integration

2020 - Framer Web app released

2025 - Latest stable Framer release with Motion library enhancements

Glossary

Frame - container for layout and design

Stack - automatic layout container

Component - reusable UI element