As a UX/UI designer, I don’t take the decision to choose one tool over another lightly to create my personal website. My website is not only a showcase of my capabilities but also reflects my design philosophy. After trying several different platforms, I finally went with Framer, and I couldn’t have been more pleased with that decision.

I show you in this blog why Framer became my default choice and how it changed my experience of building on the web.

1. Speed and efficiency: from concept to live site

Efficiency is everything in today’s fast-paced digital world. I needed a platform that would let me move fast from concept to deployment without having to juggle multiple tools. Framer offers a streamlined, all-in-one environment where I can design, prototype, and launch my website within one tool.

Building my site with Framer took less time than I thought. The intuitive drag-and-drop interface, pre-built templates, and responsive layouts on traditional platforms allowed me to create a professional-looking and polished site in a fraction of the usual time.

2. Visual power with development flexibility

I think one of the most distinctive features of Framer is the flexibility to switch between visual design and code. As a designer, I enjoy having full control over visuals; Framer lets me create every pixel just the way I want it to be. At the same time, being able to plunge into code makes me capable of doing many things which are not possible within the limits of visual design tools.

For example, with the possibility of tuning the code behind it, I was in a position to perform some custom interactions and bring in elaborate animations without needing freelance developers. Such flexibility, in my case, is priceless because I want to have the freedom of design but not at the cost of customization.

3. Seamless animations and microinteractions

The animations and micro-interactions bring the design to life for any designer, but I’m sure most people love smooth user experiences. Animations on Framer are quite good, allowing me to easily add transitions, hover effects, and scroll-based animations with minimal effort.

What I like most about these animations is that aside from looking great, they are functional and intuitive, guiding users through the website naturally and in an engaging way. It is surprising how all these little, subtle interactions elevate the whole user experience, and Framer makes it an easy addition.

4. Design-First approach with realtime collaboration

Framer was, and is, irreversibly a design-first platform, and that fits my work style. The clean minimal interface lets you focus on creative processing without getting weighed down by extra complexity. That is why exactly I love how it lets me keep progress viewable to clients or colleagues, thanks to its real-time collaboration features, gathering feedback as I build.

But another huge win for Framer is the fact that it can give a live preview of any site directly as I am working on it: exactly how it will look and behave—most of the locations because of variation in device. Such a level of responsiveness makes sure designs are pixel-perfect across desktop to mobile screen sizes.

5. Built for modern design trends

I love modern minimalistic design, and the templates with the design components Framer offers are right down my alley. It has a set of predetermined elements pre-designed, which look fresh, professional, yet at the same time can be fully customized for one to leave their fingerprint on.

Framer is also very responsive-design-focused, so I know my website is going to look great on any device. Be it the sleek hover state on desktop or the smooth swipe interaction on mobile, I know I can cover making sure my design translates beautifully across all platforms.

6. Continuous improvement with Framer’s growing ecosystem

One of the exciting things about Framer is that it’s a continuously developing platform. As a designer, I can really appreciate how this continuously evolving tool further supports designers by adding features, components, and integrations on a regular basis. The growing ecosystem of plugins and community-driven resources means I can always find new ways to enhance the site and further improve its performance.

Framer for designers wanting full control

Framer will be a great choice for anyone seeking a design-first website builder that finds that sweet spot between creative freedom and powerful functionality. Impressively fast, remarkably flexible, it hosts all the tools that are needed to build and launch a professional website without compromise.

Whether you are a designer who loves to code or a designer who prefers purely visual, Framer’s got the best of both worlds. It changed the way I thought about designing for the web, making creating my personal site truly efficient and enjoyable. If you’re looking for a tool where you design, prototype, and build in one coherent environment, then I highly recommend giving it a shot with Framer.