Figma to Framer: Zero-Code Motion Prototypes That Win Clients

I still remember the exact Slack message:

“Mate, the prototype you sent feels like an app already. Signed the $18k contract this morning.”

That was the day I stopped delivering flat Figma decks.

Motion sells emotion. Framer sells motion—without writing a single line of React.

Why Clients Pay 3× More for Motion (and How Framer Cashes In)

Static mockup → $1,200

Clickable prototype → $2,800

Framer motion prototype → $4,500+

Same 4 hours. Different perceived value.

Step 0: Grab My “Plug-and-Play” Starter Kit (Free)

→ Download kit (Google Drive, no sign-up)

Inside:

• Figma file with 40 pre-animated components

• Framer remix link (click “Duplicate”)

• 7 ready-to-copy scroll triggers

Step 1: Prep Your Figma File Like a Pro

Name every layer you want to move (“Hero_Headline”, “CTA_Float”).
Group into Frames, not Artboards.
Turn on Smart Animate preview. If it stutters, Framer will too.

Pro move: add 1 px overlap between matching layers. Zero jump cuts.

Step 2: One-Click Import That Actually Works

Open Framer → New Project → “Import from Figma”.
Paste the share link (anyone with link).
Wait 11 seconds. Done.

90 % of designers stop here. We’re just warming up.

7 Micro-Interactions That Close Deals

1. Magnetic Cursor Blob

Framer’s “Mouse Tracker” + spring physics. Cursor grows 2.4× → 42 % longer dwell time.

2. Scroll-Linked Hero Parallax

Pin top frame → Y = “Scroll Y × -0.4”. Instant depth.

3. Staggered Card Reveal

Override → Appear → Delay = index × 80 ms. Copy-paste magic.

4. Lottie → Framer Swap

Drag AE JSON → auto-loop. Confetti on “Subscribe” = 🎉

5. 3D Device Mockup That Follows Scroll

Spline scene → link rotation to scroll → client says “hire this person”.

6. Dark/Light Toggle With Color Shift

One switch, 17 shared variables. Looks like a full theme engine.

7. Exit-Intent Save

On Click Outside → animate modal from 100 vh to 0. Saves 18 % of bounce.

Step 3: Polish Like a $300/hr Agency

Breakpoints: duplicate frame, lock desktop, tweak mobile in 4 clicks.
Performance: WebP under 80 kb.
Accessibility: “Reduce Motion” toggle (built-in).

Live Handoff That Makes Devs Love You

Publish → Share → “View Source”.

Dev copies override code straight into React/Next. Zero “what was the easing?” emails.

Pricing Cheat-Code

Flat deck → $1,200

Clickable → $2,800

Motion → $4,500+

FAQ

Q: Can I export Framer motion back to Figma?

A: Record a 15-sec Loom, drop MP4 into Figma—clients never notice.

Q: Framer vs Webflow for animations?

A: Framer wins micro-interactions; Webflow wins CMS. Use both.

Q: Do clients need a Framer license?

A: Nope—public links work on any device, no login.

Q: How long does import take?

A: 11 seconds for 40 components. Coffee stays hot.

Q: Mobile breakpoints?

A: Duplicate, lock desktop, tweak—done.

Your 48-Hour Action Plan

Day 1

• Duplicate my kit

• Re-create Interaction #3 on your hero

• Send to one past client: “Quick refresh—thoughts?”

Day 2

• Add “Motion Prototype +$1,800” to your pricing page

• Post 22-sec Loom on LinkedIn #figma #framer

• Watch DMs explode

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