Summary of "Did Framer Just Kill Figma + Relume + Webflow?"

Analysis of Framer’s Design Pages Feature

The video analyzes the recent release of Framer’s design pages feature, which enables designers to create, iterate, and develop fully responsive web pages all within one tool. This new capability has the potential to replace the traditional multi-tool workflow involving Relume, Figma, and Webflow.

Key Technological Concepts and Product Features

Framer Design Pages & AI Wireframing

Framer now allows users to generate wireframes using AI.
Users can iterate on design variations directly within the platform.
Fully responsive web pages can be published without exporting to other tools.
This consolidates wireframing, design exploration, and development into a single environment.

Relume + Figma + Webflow Workflow

Traditional workflow steps:
1. Relume: Sitemap and wireframe creation.
2. Figma: Design exploration and iteration.
3. Webflow: Final development and publishing.
Offers professional-grade site mapping, component libraries, and design flexibility.
Requires juggling three separate tools and incurs higher costs.

Relume Strengths

Starts with sitemap generation, providing a professional approach to web design.
Large component library for wireframing and content approval.
Style guide feature helps beginners explore fonts and colors (premium fonts cost extra).
Responsive output by default.

Relume Limitations

Wireframes are rigid; components cannot be freely rearranged.
Style guide dependency can be restrictive when exploring multiple design directions.
Exporting to Webflow requires manual asset re-upload and font setup.

Figma Role

Used for flexible design exploration and iteration on wireframes imported from Relume.
Supports duplicating canvases to try different layouts and colors side-by-side.

Webflow Role

Final development and publishing platform.
Requires manual setup of fonts, colors, and asset uploads.

Framer Advantages

AI-powered wireframing and conversational AI for iterative changes.
Combines design and development in one tool, simplifying workflow and reducing costs.
Includes premium fonts at no additional cost, saving money on font licensing.
Allows free movement and editing of wireframe elements, unlike Relume.
Responsive design requires manual breakpoint setup but is manageable.

Framer Limitations

Only supports working on one page at a time, making it less ideal for multi-page sites without prior site mapping.
AI-generated wireframes and edits are not always perfect and may require manual fixing.
Responsiveness needs manual tweaking.

Comparison and Workflow Demonstration

The creator tested building a landing page for a kids’ educational app (“Captain Spark”) using both workflows side-by-side.
Relume excels at initial sitemap and wireframe generation, but design iteration requires Figma.
Framer offers an all-in-one solution with AI wireframing, design, and development, streamlining the process but with some trade-offs in multi-page site management and AI accuracy.

Final Verdict

For beginners or those with limited resources: Framer’s new features present a compelling, cost-effective, and simplified single-tool workflow with premium fonts included.
For larger projects requiring multi-page sites, detailed design systems, and full customization: The traditional Relume + Figma + Webflow workflow remains superior for now.
Overall, the video emphasizes that these developments mark an exciting and transformative era for web designers.

Main Speaker / Source

The video is presented by a web design professional who shares personal workflow preferences and conducts a hands-on comparison between Relume + Figma + Webflow and Framer’s new design pages feature.