Designing fluid layouts in Framer — lesson cover image

This lesson was released before Agents, Branching, and the CMS update on June 16, 2026. Some UI may differ, but the core concepts still apply.

Joseph

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Design fluid layouts in Framer

Learn how to design fluid layouts in Framer. you are gonna be workshopping this project file, applying what you’ve learned in the previous lessons to create fluid layouts in Framer. You will use the canvas and layout controls to make the result fit the rest of your design system.

Lesson details

Build fluid layouts with Stacks, relative sizing, fill and fit behavior, and sensible minimum and maximum bounds. Let containers distribute space instead of positioning every child at fixed coordinates.

Drag the viewport continuously between breakpoints and look for awkward wrapping, stretched media, and empty gaps. Add a breakpoint only when the composition needs a structural change that flexible sizing cannot solve.

Resize continuously between breakpoints after the layout looks right at its starting width. Flexible sizing problems often appear between the desktop and mobile canvases rather than on either one.

Frequently asked questions
How do I design fluid layouts in Framer?

Learn how to design fluid layouts in Framer. you are gonna be workshopping this project file, applying what you’ve learned in the previous lessons to create fluid layouts in Framer. You will use the canvas and layout controls to make the result fit the rest of your design system.

What does this lesson cover?

The lesson covers the settings and steps used to design fluid layouts in Framer. You will use the canvas and layout controls to make the result fit the rest of your design system. Follow the demonstrated order in your project and review each change on the canvas before moving to the next step.

How should I test this layout across breakpoints?

Preview the page at wide, medium, and narrow widths, then resize between those points. Check wrapping, alignment, sizing, and reading order instead of testing only preset device widths. Adjust the Frames, Stacks, grid settings, or text controls covered in the lesson when the layout starts to break.

Can I use this layout workflow across breakpoints?

Yes. Preview the page at wide, medium, and narrow widths, then resize between those points. Check wrapping, alignment, sizing, and reading order instead of testing only preset device widths. Adjust the Frames, Stacks, grid settings, or text controls covered in the lesson when the layout starts to break.

What should I review after I design fluid layouts in Framer?

Review the exact pages and elements changed by the workflow. Confirm that copy, links, accessibility, responsive behavior, and interaction states still work as intended. Use preview for the final check and keep publishing separate from editing so you can fix problems before visitors see the update.