Duncan Shen

I recently made AUREVO free!

It's a Framer template designed for coaches, consultants, and course creators.

One idea shaped the entire design:

Not every visitor is ready to buy.

Instead of focusing only on selling courses or booking consultations, I wanted to create a website structure that helps visitors build trust first.

The approach:

→ Introduce your expertise and credibility → Offer free resources and training → Create opportunities for email signups → Guide visitors toward paid services

The goal is to help personal brands turn first-time visitors into long-term opportunities.

I put together this carousel to explain the thinking behind it.

AUREVO is now available for free: https://aurevo.framer.website/

Hope it's useful for your next project!

Your portfolio should help attract the right clients, not just showcase your best work.

For freelancers and creative studios, getting inquiries is one thing. Getting inquiries from people who understand your services, budget, and process is another.

That's why I believe a good portfolio needs more than beautiful projects.

Here are 3 sections worth considering:

1. Pricing Set expectations about your services, packages, and investment.

2. FAQ Answer common questions before potential clients reach out.

3. Process Help clients understand what working with you actually looks like.

These sections won't guarantee more clients.

But they can help create clearer expectations and more productive conversations.

I used this approach when building ZERN, my free Framer portfolio template.

Swipe through the carousel to see how each section works.

Explore ZERN: https://zern.framer.website/

Remix Link: https://framer.link/ZHAOS0N

🚀 ZERN is now completely FREE!

I originally released ZERN as a premium Framer portfolio template, but I've decided to make it available to everyone.

ZERN is more than just a portfolio template. It's a complete portfolio system with 5 reusable pixel-inspired Framer components.

What's included:

✦ PixelFlashWipeTransition ✦ PixelTextReveal ✦ PixelImageHover ✦ PixelWipeButton ✦ PixelScrollTransition

Plus:

✓ CMS-powered Projects & Blog ✓ Services, Process & Pricing sections ✓ Case Studies & Contact pages ✓ Fully responsive layouts

Whether you're building your own portfolio or creating websites for clients, feel free to explore, remix, and make it your own.

🎁 Free forever. No discount code needed.

Live Preview: https://zern.framer.website/

Remix Link: https://framer.link/ZHAOS0N

Would love to see what you build with it!

A closer look at Portavia's About page — Free Framer Portfolio Template

I've been revisiting Portavia and wanted to share a closer look at its About page.

I designed it to help creatives go beyond a simple introduction and showcase their services, experience, tools, and creative process.

The page includes interactive service sections, an experience timeline, a tech stack showcase, and a structured design process.

Portavia is free to use, so feel free to explore and remix it for your own portfolio.

Live preview: https://portavia.framer.website/about

ZERN is FREE for 48 hours 🚀

I’m giving away my ZERN Framer portfolio template for free for the next 48 hours.

ZERN isn’t just a portfolio template — it also includes 5 reusable pixel-inspired Framer components:

✦ PixelFlashWipeTransition

✦ PixelTextReveal

✦ PixelImageHover

✦ PixelWipeButton

✦ PixelScrollTransition

You can use them inside ZERN or reuse them across your own Framer projects.

I’m running the giveaway on X ↓

Follow me + repost + comment “ZERN” on the post and I’ll DM you the free access link.

👉 https://x.com/ShenDuncan/status/2107116097992577298

Free for 48 hours. Usually $99.

5 reusable pixel components in Zern — Part 5/5

I didn’t build Zern as just another portfolio template.

I built it as a collection of reusable Framer components.

PixelScrollTransition creates seamless section transitions with pixel-inspired animations that make scrolling feel more immersive.

Perfect for: • Section transitions • Portfolio websites • Landing pages • Creative storytelling

✅ Included in the Zern Framer Template ✅ Reusable in unlimited client projects

https://zern.framer.website/

5 reusable pixel components in Zern — Part 4/5

I didn’t build Zern as just another portfolio template.

I built it as a collection of reusable Framer components.

PixelWipeButton transforms ordinary buttons into interactive CTAs with a subtle pixel-inspired transition that encourages clicks.

Perfect for: • Primary CTAs • Contact buttons • Portfolio navigation • Landing pages

✅ Included in the Zern Framer Template ✅ Reusable in unlimited client projects

https://zern.framer.website/

5 reusable pixel components in Zern — Part 3/5

I didn’t build Zern as just another portfolio template.

I built it as a collection of reusable Framer components.

PixelImageHover adds a pixel-inspired hover effect that makes portfolio thumbnails feel more interactive and memorable.

Perfect for: • Project galleries • Portfolio cards • Case studies • Featured work

✅ Included in the Zern Framer Template ✅ Reusable in unlimited client projects

https://zern.framer.website/

5 reusable pixel components in Zern — Part 2/5

I didn’t build Zern as just another portfolio template.

I built it as a collection of reusable Framer components.

PixelTextReveal transforms static headings into animated moments, revealing text through a pixel-inspired effect that grabs attention without overwhelming the design.

Perfect for: • Hero headlines • Section titles • Portfolio introductions • Landing pages

✅ Included in the Zern Framer Template

✅ Reusable in unlimited client projects

https://zern.framer.website/

5 reusable pixel components in Zern — Part 1/5

I didn't build Zern as just another portfolio template.

I built it as a collection of reusable Framer components.

PixelFlashWipeTransition is one of them—a pixel-inspired image transition that instantly adds personality to any portfolio.

Perfect for: • Hero sections • About pages • Landing pages • Featured projects

✅ Included in the Zern Framer Template

✅ Reusable in unlimited client projects

https://zern.framer.website/

🚀 Excited to share my newest Framer template — Zern.

Instead of creating another standard portfolio, I wanted to build something with more personality.

Zern combines pixel-inspired animations, storytelling, and smooth interactions to create a memorable browsing experience while keeping everything easy to customize.

Highlights

• Pixel-inspired animations throughout the experience • Sticky storytelling hero • CMS-powered Projects & Blog • Smooth scroll interactions • Fully responsive • Organized components with template instructions included

I'd love to hear your feedback!

https://zern.framer.website/

The following are different versions I tested while creating a new framer template.

Which one do you like ?

Aurevo is built for people turning their knowledge into a brand 🎓

Courses, coaching, personal brand — everything you need to showcase what you teach.

A personal brand template for coaches, consultants & creators. Built to introduce who you are, showcase what you offer, and turn visitors into clients.