Modern UI design evolves fast — but some styles stay timeless because they are versatile, beautiful, and easy to implement.
In this post, let’s explore three UI styles you can try in your next project
1. Glassmorphism
Glassmorphism is inspired by frosted glass. It uses blur, transparency, and soft highlights to give elements a floating glass-like appearance.Recently it was made popular by apple
Key Characteristics
- Transparency (usually 10–40%)
- Background blur
- Soft borders with high contrast
- Vibrant, layered backgrounds
Use Cases
- Dashboards
- Cards
- Login screens
- Widgets overlaying colorful backgrounds
Quick CSS Sample
.glass {
backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
border-radius: 16px;
border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
2. Neumorphism
Neumorphism combines flat design and skeuomorphism. It focuses on soft shadows that create elements that look “pressed” into the background.
Key Characteristics
- Same background color as the element
- Soft inner & outer shadows
- Minimalist look
- Smooth, tactile feel
Use Cases
- Buttons
- Toggles
- Cards
- Music or utility apps
Quick CSS Sample
.neumorph {
background: #e0e0e0;
border-radius: 12px;
box-shadow:
8px 8px 16px #bebebe,
-8px -8px 16px #ffffff;
}
3. Claymorphism
A fun, friendly, modern style with thick shadows and rounded shapes.
Key Characteristics
- Extra rounded corners
- Thick, solid shadows
- Bright and playful colors
- “Soft toy” look
Use Cases
- Landing pages
- Avatar cards
- Feature blocks
- Mobile apps for kids or creative tools
Quick CSS Sample
.clay {
background: #ffb74d;
border-radius: 30px;
box-shadow: 10px 10px 0px #e69a3e;
}
Conclusion
Different UI styles suit different types of apps — and experimenting with them can improve both your creativity and UI skills.
Try mixing them or applying each one in small components to see what fits your project best.
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