Claymorphic UI

Also called Claymorphism

Claymorphism describes inflated, clay-like interface elements, a trend named and promoted by designer Michał Malewicz. Rounded shapes, pale surfaces and soft inner and outer shadows suggest touchable volume, giving product presentations and controls a playful, friendly character reminiscent of soft toys or modelling clay.

Kind: Aesthetic
Period: 2021
Lineage: Contemporary interface aesthetics

Key traits

01Inflated rounded forms
02Inner and outer shadows
03Soft matte appearance

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Glassmorphic UIClaymorphism emphasizes opaque soft volume; glassmorphism emphasizes translucency and background visibility.

Liquid Glass UI materialOne uses translucent optics and dynamic highlights; the other uses soft opaque volume.

Same lineage

Contemporary interface aestheticsView in domain

Glassmorphic UIAesthetic

Sources

Michał Malewicz / Hype4：Claymorphism Generator