The internet loves a good doomsday headline.
“AI is going to kill design.”
“AI coding assistants will replace developers.”
“Framer is dead because vibecoding is here.”
Really?
Let’s slow down for a second.
You’re probably here because you’re wondering:
Should I even bother learning Framer when AI tools like vibecoding claim to build websites for me?
Why spend weeks learning a platform if an AI can just “vibe” a website into existence in seconds?
Fair. But here’s the catch: the story isn’t that simple.
Let’s break this down.
What Even Is Vibecoding?
It's simple: you tell the AI what you vibe, and it spits out a website.
No drag. No drop. No design. Just vibes.
It’s the logical next step in AI coding.
Instead of spending hours fiddling with layouts, you tell an AI coding assistant what you want:
“I need a landing page for a new app, minimalist, dark theme, lots of whitespace.”
And boom. The AI that can code delivers.
Magic. Right?
But magic has a price.
Why Vibecoding Feels Like the End of Framer
Let’s admit it: vibecoding looks like a shortcut.
No learning curve. No figuring out Framer’s quirks. No tutorials.
You talk. AI listens. Website appears.
So if an AI coding assistant can do all that… why would anyone learn Framer?
That’s the thought lurking in your mind.
If vibecoding gets good enough, won’t it make Framer obsolete?
Isn’t it like Netflix vs Blockbuster all over again?
That’s the anxiety.
But here’s where things flip.
Why Framer Still Matters
1. Vibecoding Lacks Taste
You know that feeling when AI-generated art looks “almost right” but not quite?
That’s vibecoding.
AI that can code? Sure.
AI that can design with taste? Not yet.
Framer gives you control. Real, pixel-perfect, detail-obsessed control.
Vibecoding gives you output. But output isn’t taste.
Think of it like frozen pizza vs handmade pizza.
Both will fill you up. But only one makes you proud to serve it to guests.
Framer is that handmade pizza.
2. Customization Isn’t Optional
AI-generated websites look good… for five minutes.
But what happens when you want to change the flow, add a component, tweak the animation, or update the branding?
Good luck explaining to your AI coding assistant that you want your CTA button to wiggle just so on hover.
With Framer, you drag, tweak, and ship.
With vibecoding, you re-prompt. Re-explain. Re-roll the dice.
And every re-roll feels like gambling.
Framer is predictable. Vibecoding is chaos dressed as convenience.
3. Control = Confidence
When you build a website in Framer, you know how it works.
You understand the structure. The layers. The animations.
That knowledge builds confidence.
When you outsource all of that to AI, you’re at its mercy.
Need to troubleshoot? Too bad.
Want to scale? Good luck reverse-engineering AI spaghetti code.
Learning Framer means you’re never helpless.
You can fix. You can iterate. You can scale.
AI can hand you a car. But if you don’t know how to drive, you’re just a passenger.
4. Clients Care About Process
If you’re building websites for clients, read this twice.
Clients don’t just pay for output.
They pay for process.
They want revisions. Iterations. Feedback loops.
Imagine telling a client:
“Don’t worry, I’ll just ask the AI again.”
Versus showing them real-time changes inside Framer.
Which one feels professional?
Clients want control. They want collaboration.
Framer gives both. Vibecoding gives randomness.
Real Example: Framer vs AI Output
Take a startup landing page.
You ask vibecoding: “Modern SaaS website, blue palette, minimal.”
It spits something out.
Looks fine. Buttons, hero section, some lorem ipsum.
But does it have brand personality?
Does it tell a story?
Does it use micro-interactions that make people smile?
No.
Framer lets you design those “delight moments.”
Hover effects. Animated transitions. Smart layouts.
The kind of touches that make users say: “Oh wow, this feels premium.”
AI can generate structure. Framer can generate experience.
That’s the difference.
But Won’t AI Get Better?
Of course.
AI coding assistants will improve. Vibecoding will evolve.
Soon, AI might generate Framer websites directly.
But here’s the twist: that doesn’t kill Framer.
It boosts it.
Because AI + Framer together is a power combo.
Framer gives structure. AI gives speed.
You don’t choose one. You stack them.
It’s like using a calculator. Just because calculators exist doesn’t mean math is useless.
It means you do more with less friction.
Framer isn’t going anywhere. It’s becoming AI-augmented.
The Long Game of Skills
Here’s the uncomfortable truth: tools change.
Yesterday it was WordPress. Then Webflow. Now Framer. Tomorrow vibecoding.
If you chase tools, you’ll always feel behind.
If you build skills, you’ll never be obsolete.
Framer teaches you design logic. Layout principles. Interaction flow.
Those skills survive every tool.
AI can code. AI can design.
But AI can’t replace taste, judgment, creativity, storytelling.
And that’s what Framer sharpens.
AI That Can Code Meets Framer Website Design
The future isn’t AI vs Framer.
It’s AI inside Framer.
And we're already seeing glimpses of it with Wireframer and Workshop.
We’re already seeing AI coding assistants baked into Framer workflows.
Generate layouts. Suggest components. Speed up tedious steps.
But the final touch? The polish? The taste?
That still comes from you.
Think of AI as your intern. Fast, cheap, sometimes wrong.
Framer is your studio. Professional, structured, reliable.
Put them together, and you’ve got speed + taste.
That’s unbeatable.
Closing thoughts
Is vibecoding going to kill Framer?
No.
Vibecoding will kill generic, lazy website building.
Framer will remain the tool for people who actually care about creating websites that feel alive, intentional, and crafted.
If you’re on the fence about learning Framer, stop overthinking.
Framer isn’t just a tool. It’s a skill-building environment.
AI will come and go. Skills stick.
Learn Framer now, and you’ll never feel obsolete—no matter how vibey coding gets.
