A CSS layout method that removes an element from the normal document flow and positions it relative to its nearest positioned ancestor. This technique is useful for overlays, badges, and decorative elements that need precise placement regardless of surrounding content. Use sparingly, as absolutely positioned elements don’t affect the layout of other elements and can cause overlap issues on different screen sizes.

The arrangement of visual elements on a page, establishing structure, hierarchy, and flow of information. Good layout guides the eye naturally through content while creating visual harmony. Consider reading patterns—users typically scan in F or Z patterns on text-heavy pages.

The space outside an element’s border, creating separation from neighboring elements. Margin helps control rhythm and spacing between blocks of content. In Framer, use spacing controls and layoutauto layout gap for consistent, predictable layout behavior.

Positioning that keeps an element in normal document flow while allowing offset adjustments from its default location. It is useful for minor visual nudges and for establishing a positioning context for absolutely positioned children. Prefer layout tools for larger structural alignment.

Creating a new project based on an existing template or shared design, inheriting structure while enabling customization. Remixing accelerates projects by building on proven foundations. Explore Framer's community for remixable templates and components.

A pre-designed, reusable starting point containing layout structure, styles, and often placeholder content. Templates accelerate projects by providing tested foundations rather than starting from scratch. Framer offers professional templates for common site types that can be fully customized.

What is vibe design?

Vibe design is the practice of directing the look, feel, and layout of a user interface through natural language prompts and AI-assisted tools instead of manually adjusting every canvas detail.

Why it matters

It helps teams move from intent to interface faster. Instead of starting with blank frames, spacing rules, and individual style decisions, creators can describe the desired outcome, then refine the generated result through iteration.

Example

A designer might ask for a calm editorial landing page, a dense SaaS comparison section, or a playful onboarding screen. The prompt sets the direction, while follow-up edits tune hierarchy, copy, layout, and interaction details.

How it works in Framer

In Framer, vibe design works best when the prompt describes the visible goal clearly: audience, structure, density, tone, and important content. The AI can then create or revise editable canvas elements while keeping the result aligned with the site’s design system.

A bento grid in Framer helps present product features, media, and proof points in a structured but expressive layout, using cards that can span different rows or columns.

A masonry layout in Framer is useful for galleries, inspiration feeds, templates, and cards where uneven content should feel organic rather than forced into equal rows.