Templates
Free Framer Portfolio Templates for Designers (2026)
Quick answer: Ruhani Sethia, Dex Harlan and Calder are free Framer portfolio templates built for designers. Ruhani Sethia suits editorial and brand designers, Dex Harlan suits bold graphic work, and Calder suits product, UX and AI designers. All three are responsive and use the CMS for projects.
A free template should not feel like a demo. These three are complete sites you can publish today. Here is how they compare and how to pick.
Key takeaways
All three are free to remix in Framer
Each has CMS case studies, so adding projects takes minutes
Pick by the style of your work, not the template’s colors
You can launch on a free Framer subdomain first
Side by side
Template | Best for | Style |
Ruhani Sethia | Brand, editorial and visual designers | Soft, editorial, image-led |
Graphic designers and art directors | Bold type, high contrast | |
Calder | Product, UX and AI designers | Clean, structured, calm |
Ruhani Sethia
A gentle, editorial layout that lets large images lead. It works well when your work is visual and you want the site to feel like a printed portfolio.
Dex Harlan
Big type and strong color. Good for designers whose personality is part of the pitch. It stands out in a stack of portfolio links.
Calder
Structured and calm, with room for written case studies. Product and UX designers need to explain their thinking, and Calder gives that text space.
How to choose
Look at your three best projects. Are they image-heavy, type-heavy or process-heavy?
Open each template’s live preview with your work in mind
Check the case study page, since that is where clients decide
Remix the one that fits and swap in your content first
FAQ
Are these templates really free?
Yes. You can remix and publish them at no cost. You only pay Framer if you want a custom domain or a paid site plan.
Can I use a free template for client work?
Check the license on each template page. If you are unsure, contact me through the support page.
Will my portfolio look like everyone else’s?
Not once you add your own work, colors and copy. Most visitors never know a site started from a template.
Written by
Chayan Panda
Independent designer and Framer developer. I design, build and maintain every template on chayan.studio.
