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Getting Started with Vectors in Framer (Vectors Lesson 1)

Justin

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Jan 28, 2026

About this lesson

Vectors are everywhere in modern UI—from icons and illustrations to loaders, dividers, and micro-interactions. But as projects scale, managing vectors can quickly get messy and inefficient.

In this course, you’ll learn how to work with vectors in Framer the right way.

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0:00Vector graphics are a core part of every 0:03[music] interface, but in Framer,0:05they're more than just static files.0:07Vectors are fully editable elements you 0:10can draw, organize into sets, [music]0:12customize with variables, and even bring 0:14to life with animations. In this course,0:17we'll cover how to build and manage 0:19vector sets [music] from scratch, refine 0:21and customize them, animate them, and 0:24use them across multiple projects.0:30Framer's vector tools aren't just about 0:33drawing shapes. They give us a complete 0:35system for creating, organizing, and 0:38reusing graphics at scale. They enable 0:41us to draw and edit paths directly on 0:44the canvas. Bundle icons into vector 0:47sets that stay searchable and organized.0:50Customize with variables for flexible 0:52styles. Create micro interactions and 0:55animations with stroke effects. and 0:57connect or share them across multiple 0:59projects. By the end of this course,1:02you'll have a complete workflow for 1:04managing your custom icons in Framer,1:06one that keeps your designs consistent,1:09flexible, and scalable. In the next 1:12lesson, we'll start with the basics,1:14drawing with Framer's vector tools.1:16We'll cover how to create paths, shapes,1:19curves, and how to combine them with 1:21boolean operations. I'll see you in the 1:24next one.

TeachesDrawing Vectors Vector Sets Animating Vectors

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