Creating an Interactive Pricing Modal with Framer

Let's dive into understanding how to create an interactive pricing modal using Framer. This might sound challenging to novices, but fret not! We'll break down the process into easily digestible steps. The inspiration for our project today is a pricing modal involving a switch between monthly and annual pricing.

Setting Up the Basic Framework

To begin with, we're in Framer with a plain setup for our pricing modal. The structure comprises a card with a button. But what we're going for is an interactive pricing modal that features a toggle to shift between the monthly and yearly pricing plans. We start this off by drawing a new frame and placing it atop the card. This new frame, which we'll call 'toggle', needs a suitable size; the height is set to 25 pixels (px) and the width to 50px. The next step is to shape the toggle as round as possible and give it a grey hue.

Add elegance with a Swanky Toggle Switcher

A toggle switcher within the initial toggle frame adds an elegant touch to the interactive modal. The dimensions proposed for the switcher are 20px in width with maximized radius. The role of this switcher is to initiate an animation, replacing pricing details on click. The layout option for the switcher is set to distribute to the start with a padding of around five pixels.

Creating a Pricing Modal as a Component

With the toggle switcher in place, it's time to transform the card into a component. We name the component 'pricing modal' with two variant types - 'monthly' and 'annual'. The interesting aspect is that a click on the toggle switcher should shift the display from the monthly to the annual component.

Understanding the Transition between Monthly and Annual Components

The transition from the monthly to the annual component comprises modifications to the content displayed. Specifically, the pricing details and available projects count on the card should update with the click. For instance, when a user clicks on it, the plan must update from the default monthly to the annual plan with a hypothetical price of $99 for the year, offering 10 projects instead of two.

Setting Up the Transition

Now that we have set the cards for both pricing modals, the action of transitioning between them needs to be supplemented. The objective is for users to smoothly switch from the monthly to the annual component on clicking the toggle. To achieve this, we link the toggle to the annual component through a drag-and-drop action. Using interaction effects, the transition to the annual pricing is set to be an instant shift, the premise being a click.

The Outcome of the Transition

On clicking 'preview' after creating the setup, the transition between the two cards should occur seamlessly. However, it's critical to ensure there's no conflict between two instances of 'interaction', which could hamper the smooth shift from one card to another. Therefore, eliminating doubles is key to the result.

In sum, creating an interactive pricing modal is an efficient way to display pricing options for your Framer projects. The procedure could even extend to designing dropdown fields, micro-interactions, or any form that needs to relay static as well as dynamic content. If you're grappling with creating Framer content, don't panic. There's a plethora of Framer Tutorials and Framer Experts available to help you tackle the trickiest of tasks. Do check out the Framer Showcase and Success Stories to explore the infinite potential of Framer.