Implementing claymorphism with CSS

Claymorphism is a design trend characterized by clay-like, 3D aesthetics that is gaining traction in UI design, particularly within the Web3 domain. This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on implementing claymorphic UIs using CSS, Figma, and Tailwind CSS, highlighting its user-friendly appeal and accessibility advantages over neumorphism. The article explores the core properties of claymorphism, such as the use of bright pastel colors, smooth corners, and a 3D appearance achieved through inner and outer shadows. It explains the step-by-step creation of claymorphic elements in Figma, CSS, and Tailwind CSS, including advanced techniques like CSS Houdini for smoothing corners and experimenting with glassmorphism. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of color contrast for accessibility and offers practical examples and demos via CodePen. It concludes by encouraging readers to apply their newfound knowledge in crafting engaging UIs, while also promoting LogRocket’s tools for monitoring and debugging web applications.