Many approaches can be followed when designing a new interface, and Glassmorphism is one of them. It uses a frosted glass-like 3D structure which provides content a certain depth. It uses a blur effect which makes the content stand out more. In this article, we will see What is Glassmorphism? Why should we use it? Some key points to include and benefits of using Glassmorphism.
Glassmorphism
What is Glassmorphism?
Glassmorphism is a type of styling that as its name suggests looks like a glass. Different parts of a design are made and placed in such a way that it looks like we are looking at something through a glass. It gives the design a translucent look which looks very modern and premium. It gives the design a blurry effect. Using a colorful background with a Glassmorphism effect makes the content more noticeable. We use this to create a hovering Glass to blur certain parts of a design so that the focus can be shifted elsewhere. It can also be used to hold icons or menu options. It gives a modern and sleek look to the interface. It creates a visual hierarchy among the elements by giving them a look that they are placed on top of each other.
Why to Use Glassmorphism?
Using Glassmorphism creates a visual hierarchy that adds a sense of depth to the elements of a design. It can be used to highlight certain content by blurring the background and putting the part to be highlighted content on top of the Glassmorph. It can be used to create options and menu tabs in a UI design to give them a visually appealing look. The Glassmorphism effect looks very modern and trendy which attracts a lot of users. It gives the interface a premium look which pleases the users enhancing their experience.
Key Points to Include
- Using Shadows: Using shadows in Glassmorph gives them a sense of depth which gives it a premium look.
- Creative Background: Using a colorful and creative background gives the content to be focused on a highlighted look and gives the design modern and appealing look.
- Borders: Using a border highlight helps defining the shape of the Glassmorph.
- Appropriate Blur: Using a very high or low blur effect makes the interface look a bit displeasing.
Benefits of Using Glassmorphism
- Appealing Look: Using Glassmorphs gives the interface a highly appealing look which gives the design a premium feel to it which attracts the users.
- User Engagement: Using Glassmorphs is very pleasing for the user which makes it so that the users engages with the interface more.
- Helps in Reducing Bounce rate: The more users engage with the interface the less likely is that they’ll quit using the interface which can help in reducing the bounce rates of websites.
- Gives a sense of Depth: Since Glassmorph is a 3D effect it gives a sense of depth to the content that is displayed on the interface.
- Highlights the content: Placing an element on the Glassmorph highlights that element since it looks like it is popping out. This influences the user to click that specific content which can be a button for ridirection or an ad for some service or a product.
Conclusion
Glassmorphs are very useful for the users by giving the interfaces a modern and sleek look. Glassmorphs are usually used to highlight an element or give certain content a sense of depth which helps the brand to promote new things while giving users a very appealing look that has a very premium feel to it. Using an appropriate amount of blur on the glassmorph gives it a 3D look which makes certain content stand out. Glassmorph is great way to promote new things or to let people now about a new service. Glassmorph is a modern and trendy approach that should be used when making interfaces.