Framer claims they've solved the figma-to-framer handoff with Design Pages - a freeform canvas where you supposedly design and ship in one tool. Sounds too good to be true? Maybe. But it's completely free with unlimited projects, so worst case you waste an hour. Best case? You never touch Figma again.
The Cold War Just Went Hot
It felt like, Figma and Framer had this sweet little backyard agreement: "You do design, we'll do websites, and we'll all just pretend the handoff process doesn't make everyone miserable."
Then Figma started getting hot. First Dev Mode, then Figma Make - their AI that turns designs into functional prototypes and ships actual web apps. Suddenly they weren't just designing; they were building.
Framer's response? "Hold my coffee." Enter Design Pages - a full design environment inside their web builder, powered by Wireframer AI that generates clean layouts from simple prompts.
The gloves are officially off, and honestly? We're the real winners here.
What Design Pages Actually Solves
You know that soul-crushing moment when your beautiful Figma design becomes a broken mess in Framer? That's history now.
Design Pages gives you a freeform canvas where you can:
- Explore freely: Multiple concepts side-by-side, no web constraints
- Design properly: Vector editing, P3 colors, 3D transforms - the full toolkit
- Collaborate live: Real-time feedback without file juggling
- Ship instantly: Right-click any design to create a live website
Zero imports. Zero exports. Zero "can you send the latest file?" Just pure creative flow.
AI That Actually Helps
Wireframer integration means beating blank canvas paralysis forever. Type "three portfolio layouts in dark mode" and get solid starting points instantly. It's not about replacing creativity - it's about giving you momentum when you need it most.
Why This Changes Everything
We're watching the death of artificial tool boundaries. Designers want to ship, not just mock up. Developers want to create, not just code. The old design -> handoff -> develop -> launch pipeline is getting compressed into design -> launch.
And Framer's making the whole thing free. Unlimited projects, unlimited pages, zero catches. That's not generosity - that's a declaration of intent.
The Real Talk
This is the best time to be a web creator, period. Tools are finally catching up to how we actually want to work: fast, collaborative, and without the friction of switching between a dozen apps.
Whether you're Team Figma, Team Framer, or just someone who wants to bring ideas to life without the headache - this competition is making everything better.
Ready to Pick a Side? maybe?
Design Pages are live in Framer right now. Worth exploring what happens when the walls between design and development finally come down.