Persona

A fictional character representing a target user group, created from research to guide design decisions around real needs. Personas help teams empathize with users and make consistent decisions aligned with user goals. Base personas on actual user research rather than assumptions.

Related terms

Related terms

  • Custom Domain

    Publishing

    A personalized web address like yourbrand.com instead of a platform-provided subdomain. Custom domains are essential for professional branding and improve trustworthiness with visitors. Framer supports custom domains with automatic SSL certificate provisioning and straightforward DNS configuration.

  • Motion

    Motion

    The use of animation and movement in interfaces to communicate, guide attention, and create engaging experiences. Thoughtful motion provides feedback, shows relationships, and adds personality. Balance motion benefits with accessibility concerns and performance impacts.

  • Text Effects

    Framer

    Visual enhancements applied to text including shadows, gradients, outlines, and animations. Text effects can add personality and emphasis but should maintain readability. Use effects sparingly and test at various sizes and backgrounds.

  • Typography

    Typography

    The art and technique of arranging text for readability, legibility, and visual appeal. Good typography guides readers through content while reinforcing brand personality. Study typography fundamentals—font choice, sizing, spacing, and hierarchy—to elevate all your designs.

  • Cookie

    General

    A small file stored in a visitor's browser that remembers preferences, login status, or tracking information across sessions. Cookies enable personalization and analytics but require consent notices under GDPR and similar regulations. Framer's built-in analytics are cookie-free, avoiding consent banner requirements.

  • Typeface

    Typography

    A family of fonts sharing consistent design characteristics, such as Helvetica or Inter, containing multiple weights and styles. Choose typefaces that reflect brand personality while maintaining readability. Limit to 2-3 typefaces per project for cohesion.

  • Conditional Visibility

    Interaction

    Conditional Visibility is a rule-based display setting that renders elements only when defined conditions are met, improving relevance and personalization.

  • DreamBooth

    AI

    DreamBooth is a personalization method that fine-tunes a model to generate consistent renderings of a chosen subject. It is a specialized form of Fine-tuning used in Subject-Driven Generation.

  • Custom cursor

    Interaction

    Framer custom cursors can add interaction feedback, brand personality, or contextual hints while visitors move through highly designed pages.

  • Free Expert access

    Framer

    In Framer, Expert access can help teams move faster by getting guidance on design, implementation, migration, or launch decisions from experienced Framer professionals.