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Design responsive layouts that work on every screen
Responsive design in Framer means defining how one layout adapts as its available space changes, instead of drawing separate static screens for every device. Set clear relationships so elements can flex, wrap, stack, or stay fixed. The Agent can generate these responsive behaviors, while you review and refine the result across breakpoints and real devices.
Lesson details
Start by treating the page as one adaptable system. On a wide screen, cards may sit side by side. As the viewport narrows, they can wrap into another row and eventually stack into one column, while the navigation simplifies into a menu button. These behaviors let the same content respond to phones, tablets, laptops, and the widths between them.
The visual hierarchy should remain clear as the layout changes. Visitors still need to understand what matters most, what comes next, and which actions they can take. The Agent can generate a responsive layout from the relationships already present in your design, but you remain the designer. Review when sections stack, when navigation changes, and whether any part of the hierarchy needs to be restructured.
Test the result instead of assuming that a few fixed breakpoints cover every case. Preview the page at different viewport widths, resize the browser slowly, and check real devices when possible. Refine the layout rules until the design feels intentional throughout the full range, not only at desktop, tablet, and mobile presets.
Frequently asked questions
What is responsive design in Framer?
Responsive design in Framer is the process of defining how one layout adapts to different viewport sizes. Elements can flex, wrap, stack, resize, or remain fixed as the available space changes.
Do I need a separate Framer design for desktop, tablet, and mobile?
No. The goal is to build one adaptable system. Breakpoints can help you adjust the layout, but the relationships between elements should also work at the widths between those presets.
How can cards adapt on smaller screens?
Cards can begin in a row on wide screens, wrap when space becomes limited, and stack into a single column on narrow screens. This keeps their content readable without squeezing every element.
Can the Agent make a page responsive?
Yes. The Agent can generate responsive layout behavior from the relationships in your design. You can then review the result and refine when elements wrap, stack, resize, or change structure.
How do you test your responsive site in Framer?
Preview the page at several viewport widths, resize the browser between breakpoints, and test on real devices when possible. Check that the hierarchy, navigation, spacing, and actions remain clear throughout.
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