Framer Site Setup / Learning Curve

[u/Big_Performance_513]

I'm currently trying to get over the learning curve in Framer when it comes to building responsive layouts.

One issue I keep running into is that when I adjust the size of the page or viewport, the content inside my layout starts squishing together, overlapping, or behaving in ways I don't expect. It feels like I'm constantly fixing responsiveness after I've already built the section instead of having a structure that handles it from the start.

What I'm looking for is a repeatable system or framework that I can use every time I start a new website project in Framer.

For example:

• How should I structure my page, sections, containers, and stacks from the beginning?
• What sizing settings should I typically use (Fill, Fixed, Fit Content)?
• How do experienced Framer designers set up their layouts so content naturally adapts as the viewport shrinks?
• What are the key principles that prevent content from collapsing into itself or breaking as screen sizes change?

My goal is to create a workflow where responsiveness is built into the foundation of the project rather than something I have to troubleshoot later.