Year
2025
Client
Mohamed Ridhwan
Category
Portfolio
Product Duration
3 - 4 Weeks
Its not : Users are struggling with X
It was:
How do we create a distinctive, non-generic personal portfolio template that stands out in a saturated marketplace and meets Framer’s approval standards ?
A client approached me to design and publish a personal portfolio template on the Framer marketplace. The goal was to create something visually distinctive and premium - not another generic portfolio template.
Framer marketplace is saturated with similar-looking personal portfolio templates
Most templates follow predictable layouts and repetitive visual patterns
Difficult to create something distinctive without compromising usability
Must meet Framer’s approval, responsiveness, and performance standards
Core Challenge:
Design a visually unique, premium portfolio template that stands out in a crowded marketplace while remaining scalable, responsive, and marketplace-compliant
Template must follow Framer marketplace quality guidelines
Must be fully responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile breakpoints
Must balance uniqueness with usability and simplicity
Meet expectations for performance, clarity, and professional presentation
Design Collaboration & Framer Implementation Lead
This project was executed in close collaboration with a Figma design partner. While the initial visual direction and UI explorations were developed in Figma, I led the translation, system structuring, and production build within Framer.
Responsibilities:
Collaborated with Figma designer to align on layout intent, hierarchy, and visual direction
Translated static design concepts into a fully functional Framer template
Built all sections and reusable component structures
Structured consistent spacing and layout systems for scalability
Ensured full responsiveness across desktop, tablet, and mobile breakpoints
Integrated smooth scrolling and subtle motion interactions
Optimized performance and usability for marketplace standards
Managed preparation and submission for Framer marketplace approval







