Create Your First Layout in Framer
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Master the basics of layout creation in Framer with this comprehensive step-by-step guide for beginners. Start building your designs today!
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Master No-Code Web Design with Framer
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Complete Beginner-Friendly Framer Course
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Create Your First Layout in Framer
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Generate Layout with AI in Framer
7:26
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Basic Layout and Interactive Elements
15:28
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Text and Vector Animations
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UI Design from Figma to Framer
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Adaptive Layout with Stacks and Constraints in Framer
12:03
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Responsive Layout with Breakpoints and Min Max
13:55
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Button Components, Variables and Variants
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Appear, Hover, Press, Loop and Drag Effects
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Scroll Speed and Transform in Framer
15:15
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Scroll Variants and Stick Element
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Copy Components, Custom Cursors and 3D Embeds
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Grid and Bento Layout
11:26
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Icon Animation, Menu and Overlay
11:00
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Code Components with Basic CSS
12:11
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Property Controls in Framer
9:23
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Code Overrides in Framer
13:23
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CMS Collection Page and Detail
14:22
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Search and Navigation
14:25
Create with Preset Page and Section Layouts
When designing a website as a beginner, it's beneficial to start with preset templates or pages. This approach allows you to explore and modify various elements, add images, and adjust proportions with ease. In Framer, you can access these templates by pressing 'I' for Insert and navigating to the basics section, where you'll find pages with different types and layouts. Inserting a page from here gives you a solid foundation to build upon.
- Insert a Page → Sidebar
- Set images to Unsplash → Mountains (or any keyword) and click Random Photo
Editing Page
Additionally, you have the option to start with a blank or existing page and then insert new sections. For instance, you might begin with a hero section and add alternating sub-sections to craft a comprehensive landing page, a common structure in modern websites. This method offers effortless customization and ensures your layout is adaptive from the start.
- Insert Page → The Landing Page
- Remove and Add Section
- Add Menu and move using Up and Down arrows
New Page
While generating a page automatically includes breakpoints, manually adding new sections doesn’t set them by default. However, learning to add breakpoints is a straightforward process, which you'll become more comfortable with as you progress through the course. This blend of using preset templates and adding custom sections allows for both ease and flexibility in web design, catering to both aesthetics and functionality.
- Create a New Page
- Set the 2 new Breakpoints
- Insert Menu, Hero, Grid, Testimonials and Pricing
- Add images using Unsplash “Mountains”
Logos
For content, you can easily replace objects with Framer Elements such as logos, videos, GIFs and more.
- Select a Logo and right-click → Replace Width… → Framer → Logo
- Replace some of the images with YouTube and GoogleMaps.
Colors and Gradient Presets
Framer Fill provides various options for adding color and gradients to your designs. Here are the different types of fill options available in Framer:
- Solid Color: The solid color fill preset allows you to choose a single color for your elements. You can select from a wide range of colors or input a specific color code. This is a simple and straightforward option for adding color to your design.
- Linear Gradient: The linear gradient fill creates a smooth transition between two colors in a straight line. You can choose the starting and ending colors as well as the direction of the gradient. This allows for more dynamic and visually appealing color effects.
- Radial Gradient: The radial gradient fill creates a circular gradient effect. You can choose the inner and outer colors, as well as the position and size of the gradient. This type of fill is often used to create a spotlight effect or to highlight certain elements in the design.
- Conic Gradient: The conic gradient fill creates a gradient that radiates from a central point. You can choose the starting and ending colors, as well as the position and angle of the gradient. This type of fill is great for creating circular color patterns or for adding a sense of movement to the design.
- Image Patterns: The image pattern fill allows you to use images as backgrounds or patterns in your design. You can choose from a library of images or upload your own. This gives you the flexibility to create unique and personalized designs by incorporating images into your fill options.
Preview and Publishing
Framer Preview enables real-time design testing, allowing you to resize your layout both vertically and horizontally. This mirrors a browser experience, helping you evaluate and refine your design's adaptability across different screen sizes. By adjusting your view, you ensure your layout responds well, providing a seamless user experience on any device.
To view your site directly from Framer, you can click on the Play button in the top right. To publish the site to a public URL so that anyone can visit, click on Publish. Then, you can click on the url generated uniquely for you.
Page Settings
In Framer, site configuration settings play a crucial role in optimizing your website for both users and search engines. Here are the key components:
- Title: The title of your website should be concise and reflective of your brand or content. It's displayed in browser tabs and search results, making it essential for SEO and user recognition.
- Description: This brief summary introduces your site's content to potential visitors. A compelling description can improve click-through rates from search results. Keep it under 160 characters for optimal SEO performance.
- Uploading an Image: Adding a high-quality image as your site's thumbnail or preview ensures a visually appealing representation in search results and social shares. This image should be relevant and engaging.
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SEO Best Practices:
- Keywords: Integrate relevant keywords naturally into your title, description, and content to improve your site's search visibility.
- Mobile Responsiveness: Ensure your site is mobile-friendly, as this significantly affects your search ranking.
- Loading Speed: Optimize images and scripts to enhance your site's loading time. Faster sites provide a better user experience and are favored by search engines.
- Meta Tags: Utilize meta tags for additional information about your site's content, helping search engines understand and index your pages more effectively.
By focusing on these settings and practices, you can significantly enhance your site's SEO performance and user experience, making your content more discoverable and engaging.
Now that you have created your first page, you can configure the page title, description and images. Go to the Settings and change the title, description image to the following.
- Master No-Code Web Design with Framer
- Framer is a versatile design and prototyping tool that allows you to create interactive and animated prototypes for web and mobile applications. In this course, we will explore how to build a website using Framer.
Conclusion
In conclusion, creating a layout in Framer is a user-friendly process that allows for flexibility and customization. By utilizing preset templates, adding new sections, incorporating images and elements, adjusting colors and gradients, and optimizing for SEO, you can create a visually appealing and functional website. With Framer's real-time design testing and publishing capabilities, you can ensure that your layout is responsive and accessible on different devices. By following best practices and experimenting with different design options, you can master the art of web design with Framer.
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Complete Beginner-Friendly Framer Course
4-hour free course to create beautiful, modern interfaces. Dark mode and glass designs, from Figma to Framer, using stack and grid layouts
7:09
2
Create Your First Layout in Framer
Master the basics of layout creation in Framer with this comprehensive step-by-step guide for beginners. Start building your designs today!
13:47
3
Generate Layout with AI in Framer
Create stunning websites with ease using Framer's AI-powered layout generator
7:26
4
Basic Layout and Interactive Elements
Learn how to create a user-friendly layout with interactive elements to enhance the user experience and engagement on your website or app
15:28
5
Text and Vector Animations
Transform your content with captivating text and vector animations
18:14
6
UI Design from Figma to Framer
Mastering the art of transitioning your UI design projects seamlessly from Figma to Framer with expert tips and techniques
13:16
7
Adaptive Layout with Stacks and Constraints in Framer
Create responsive designs easily using stacks and constraints in Framer. Perfect for adaptive layouts for web and mobile projects
12:03
8
Responsive Layout with Breakpoints and Min Max
Create a user-friendly website with responsive design, incorporating breakpoints and min-max values to ensure optimal display on all devices
13:55
9
Button Components, Variables and Variants
Explore different button components, variables, and variants to enhance the functionality and aesthetics of your projects
11:01
10
Appear, Hover, Press, Loop and Drag Effects
Mastering Framer Effects: Create interactive sites with Appear, Hover, Press, Loop, Drag Effects
11:17
11
Scroll Speed and Transform in Framer
Learn how to create dynamic Framer sites with advanced features for interactive designs
15:15
12
Scroll Variants and Stick Element
Enhance User Navigation with Sticky Elements and Scroll Variants in Framer
12:13
13
Copy Components, Custom Cursors and 3D Embeds
Learn how to incorporate Framer's interactive elements into your designs
10:00
14
Grid and Bento Layout
Enhancing Your Designs with Grid and Bento Layouts in Framer
11:26
15
Icon Animation, Menu and Overlay
Web Design User Experience with Icon Animation, Menus, and Overlays in Framer
11:00
16
Code Components with Basic CSS
Create Basic Code Components with CSS in Framer
12:11
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Property Controls in Framer
Mastering Property Controls for Interactive Framer Components
9:23
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Code Overrides in Framer
Enhancing Your Framer Elements with Code Overrides
13:23
19
CMS Collection Page and Detail
Integrating Figma Designs with Framer and CMS
14:22
20
Search and Navigation
Enhancing User Experience: Search, Navigation, and Footer Integration
14:25
Meet the instructor
We all try to be consistent with our way of teaching step-by-step, providing source files and prioritizing design in our courses.
Meng To
I design, code and write
Meng To is the author of Design+Code. Meng started off his career as a self-taught designer from Montreal and eventually traveled around the world for 2 years as his US VISA was denied. During his travels, he wrote a book which now has 35,000 readers.
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