Webflow

Webflow is a no-code platform that allows you to design, develop, and publish websites without writing code.
It combines visual design, content management (CMS), advanced animations, and integrated hosting.

Why use Webflow?

Speed: prototype and go live in just a few clicks.
Creative freedom: pixel-perfect design without rigid templates.
Built-in CMS: manage dynamic content (articles, portfolios, products).
Responsive by default: desktop, tablet, and mobile breakpoints.
Powerful animations: visual interactions and micro-animations without code.
Direct production: hosting, CDN, and SSL included.

Webflow Basics

Interface

Canvas: central design area.
Navigator: element hierarchy (DOM-like).
Style Panel: manage classes, styles, and states (hover, focus, etc.).

Structure

Pages are built using containers and basic elements (text, images, buttons).
Styles are organized through reusable classes.

Responsive

Desktop-first approach: styles cascade down to tablet and mobile.
Custom breakpoints can be added.

CMS and Dynamic Content

Collections = internal databases (articles, team members, products…).
Custom fields (text, image, boolean, link).
CMS pages generated automatically based on data.
Ideal for blogs, portfolios, or product catalogs.

Animations and Interactions

Webflow lets you create animations without coding:

Simple transitions: opacity, movement, hover effects.
Advanced interactions:
- Scroll animations (parallax, reveal).
- Page load animations.
- Mouse-based effects.

Webflow & Spline (3D)

Integration of interactive 3D objects created with Spline.
Workflow: design in Spline → export → integrate via a Spline Scene component.
Use cases: product showcases, portfolios, immersive experiences.

UX Best Practices with Webflow

Accessibility: alt text, color contrasts meeting WCAG standards.
UX Writing: clear, consistent microcopy.
User testing: validate prototypes before publishing.
Continuous improvement: iterate using analytics, feedback, and A/B testing.

Going Live

Publish to a Webflow subdomain project.webflow.io or a custom domain.
Built-in SEO (titles, meta descriptions, alt text).
Fast, secure hosting via global CDN and SSL.

Tip

Webflow is both a prototyping tool and a production tool. It allows you to quickly turn an idea into a live site without compromising between design and development.