This document was created to help local Framer users who struggle due to a lack of Korean resources by translating content from the official blog and adding practical information. We hope it provides some assistance to you using Framer.

Why Create a Component Library?

When managing a design system consistently, you often end up creating similar elements repeatedly. Elements like buttons, navigation bars, and footers are commonly used across almost all projects. Utilizing a component library in such cases offers the following benefits:

• Manage components in one place → Changes are automatically reflected across all projects

• Reduce work time → No need to recreate the same elements each time

• Maintain design consistency → Keep a consistent UI/UX across the entire project

As the design scale increases, libraries become not just a convenience but an essential tool.

What Elements Can Be Made into Components?

In Framer, nearly all UI elements can be turned into components. Examples include buttons, footers, navigation bars, section blocks (Hero, Features, etc.), and interactive elements (sliders, tabs, etc.).

Note: Even with complex structures, if used frequently, componentizing them is efficient.

How to Add Components to the Library

1. Click the Assets tab in the left panel

2. Select the component to save

3. Click the more options menu (⋯) next to the component name, then select Library > Add

This registers the component as a library item that can be used right away in other projects.

How to Retrieve Components from the Library

1. Open the Quick Menu with ⌘ + / (Mac) or Ctrl + / (Windows)

2. Search for and click the desired component

This instantly inserts the component.

Updating Components Across Multiple Projects

When you edit a component registered in the library, the Update button becomes active in all projects using that component.

1. Find the component to update in the Assets tab

2. Click the Update button

You can update all components at once without manual effort by simply clicking the update button.

Practical Tips for Managing Components in the Field

1. Set Naming Conventions

• Use slashes (/) to organize like folders
  Example: Navigation/Menu, Buttons/Primary

• It is more effective to include state/theme/version
  Example: Buttons/Navigation/PrimaryButton

2. Centralize Components

• Gather all possible components in one project

• This makes maintenance and sharing much easier

3. Create Variants for Breakpoints

• Include Desktop, Tablet, Phone in names

• Framer will automatically select the variant that fits the device

4. Set Constraints

• Clearly define minimum/maximum width and height

• Ensure predictable outcomes in responsive work

This article is an adapted translation of Framer's official blog post ‘Best practices for setting up a component library’.