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Framer Update: Variable Fonts

Discover the latest Framer update: Variable Fonts. This new feature enhances typography control, allowing real-time adjustments across weight, width, and more, with a focus on user-friendly design and extensive customization options.

Revolutionizing Typography in Framer: Introducing Variable Fonts

Typographic design within digital tools has just taken a leap forward with the recent update from Framer. This update, centered around the integration of variable fonts, is redefining how designers engage with typography in Framer. Benjamin, a key figure in this development, introduces us to the numerous benefits and functionalities that the variable fonts feature brings to Framer.

Enhanced Font Customization with Variable Fonts

Variable fonts are a groundbreaking addition in typography that offer enhanced customization. Framer’s latest update makes these fonts readily accessible within the platform. Users can now select from a plethora of variable fonts via the updated font picker, which includes advanced filtering options to display only variable fonts. This feature is particularly evident when using the Roboto Flex font, which showcases extensive variable font properties available in the properties panel.

Real-Time Adjustment and Visual Feedback

The introduction of variable fonts in Framer allows designers to adjust font characteristics such as weight and width through intuitive sliders. These adjustments are reflected in real time on the canvas, providing immediate visual feedback. This capability not only enhances the flexibility and control designers have over their typography but also encourages a playful and experimental approach to design. Should adjustments not meet expectations, designers can quickly revert to default settings with a simple right-click on the input arrows, a testament to Framer’s user-friendly interface.

Compatibility with Existing Features and Text Styles

Framer’s variable fonts are designed to be compatible with existing text features such as text stroke, masking, and fit text. This compatibility ensures that designers do not have to compromise on functionality when opting for variable fonts. Moreover, variable font properties can be applied not only to individual fonts but also integrated within text styles used across different elements of a project. This integration allows for consistent and efficient design modifications.

Targeted Customization and Creative Expression

The real power of variable fonts in Framer lies in the detailed level of customization it offers. Designers can pinpoint specific sections of text and adjust their properties independently from the rest of the text layer. Additionally, certain custom fonts support unique variable options like roundness, enabling designers to toggle between rounded and sharp typefaces dynamically. This feature opens up new avenues for creative expression and fine-tuning within design projects.

Animating Variable Fonts

One of the most exciting features introduced with variable fonts in Framer is the ability to animate these fonts through component variants. Designers can create engaging animations, sequence loops, and interactive states such as hover effects. For instance, by utilizing a component variant, designers can set up a simple loop that animates the variable font properties, creating visually appealing and dynamic typographic presentations. Furthermore, the use of uni-width fonts, where weight changes do not affect the overall sizing, allows for the creation of auto-sized navigations and interactive elements that adjust weight on hover without shifting the layout.

Seamless Integration with Open Type and Other Features

The synergy between variable fonts and open type features in Framer enhances the control designers have over their typographic elements. This integration allows for the combination of fit text adjustments with variable and open type features on a single text layer, unlocking unprecedented possibilities for typographic creativity and precision.

The enthusiastic reception of variable fonts in Framer is a testament to the platform’s commitment to innovation and user-centric design. As Benjamin notes, the Framer team is excited to see the creative applications users will discover with this powerful new feature. For those eager to dive deeper into the capabilities of Framer and variable fonts, numerous Framer Tutorials are available to explore.

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Simple Guide: Using Variable Fonts in Framer

  • Open the font picker in Framer to find and select a variable font, such as Roboto Flex.
  • Access the property panel to adjust variable font properties like weight and width.
  • Use the sliders in the property panel to dynamically change the font’s appearance on your canvas.
  • Right-click on any slider arrow to reset that specific font property back to its default setting.
  • Explore using variable fonts for icons and shapes to control features like stroke width.
  • Upload custom variable fonts to Framer for even more personalized typography options.
  • Apply variable font settings to textiles for consistent styling across multiple text elements.
  • Mix and match variable fonts with existing text features in Framer, such as text stroke and masking.
  • Edit specific parts of your text layer, like the first word, to apply unique variable font properties.
  • Create animated effects with variable fonts using component variants in Framer for interactions like hover states.
  • Visit Framer Tutorials for more detailed instructions on using variable fonts.
  • Check out Framer Templates to start with pre-designed layouts that utilize variable fonts.
  • Explore Framer Showcase to see examples of variable fonts in action.
  • Learn more about the full capabilities of variable fonts in Framer by visiting Framer.