Framer is a web-based design and prototyping tool that allows designers to create interactive, high-fidelity prototypes for websites and apps. It also offers a publishing platform where users can turn their designs into live, responsive websites without writing code.
- Framer started as a JavaScript-based prototyping tool for designers, later evolving into a no-code visual editor.
- It supports real-time collaboration, allowing multiple designers to work on the same project simultaneously.
- Framer includes a built-in CMS and hosting service, enabling users to publish and manage live websites directly from the tool.
- The platform uses a component-based design system, similar to tools like Figma, but with a focus on interactive and animated prototypes.
- Framer was originally developed by Koen Bok and Jorn van Dijk, and has been used by companies like Google, Apple, and Uber for prototyping.
Framer is a design and website-building tool originally known for high-fidelity interactive prototyping, which has since pivoted into a no-code website builder that lets designers publish production sites directly. The company is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and was founded by Koen Bok and Jorn van Dijk.
- Founded in 2014 by Koen Bok and Jorn van Dijk, headquartered in Amsterdam.
- Initially launched as Framer Classic, a code-based (CoffeeScript/JavaScript) prototyping tool for designers.
- Evolved into Framer X and then Framer, integrating React components and visual design.
- Repositioned around 2022 as a no-code website builder competing with tools like Webflow, Wix, and Squarespace.
- Offers features like a visual canvas, CMS, templates, animations, and hosted publishing with custom domains.
