Framer 9 adds Live AI Mockup feature using a hybrid remote/local model stack

Design · 4 min read

The Live AI Mockup uses a small on-device model to handle layout suggestions and immediate, reversible edits, while delegating heavier tasks (like photorealistic image generation and style transfer) to cloud-based models. This separation reduces latency for design iteration while preserving access to higher-fidelity assets when needed.

Framer provides controls that let designers choose the precision of cloud assets and set policies for what can be generated remotely versus locally—important for teams working with proprietary branding or sensitive imagery. The company also claims bandwidth-optimized transfers so generated assets are cached intelligently.

Developers get new APIs to hook into the mockup pipeline, enabling previews that include live data bindings and real-time interaction scenarios. Designers report the feature shortens the ideation-to-prototype loop, though some express concerns about potential dependency on cloud credits for heavier renders.