Creating a Neumorphic UI in SwiftUI

Rohit Saini
CodeX
Published in
3 min readJul 22, 2024

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Neumorphic design is a modern design trend that combines minimalism with subtle 3D effects to create a soft, extruded plastic look. In this tutorial, we’ll explore the building blocks of neumorphic design and how to implement it in SwiftUI. By understanding the core components of background color, light shadow, and dark shadow, you’ll be able to create stunning, tactile user interfaces.

Understanding Neumorphic Design

To create a neumorphic UI, we need to focus on three main components:

  1. Background Color: The base color of the UI element.
  2. Light Shadow: The shadow that gives the impression of light hitting the surface.
  3. Dark Shadow: The shadow that creates depth by simulating the extrusion effect.

Building Blocks of Neumorphic Design

Let’s break down the essential components of our design:

  • Background Color: This serves as the foundation of our UI element. We’ll use a light color to create a soft, matte look.
  • Light Shadow: This shadow creates a highlight effect, making it appear as if light is coming from a specific direction.
  • Dark Shadow: This shadow adds depth, making the element look like it’s extruded from the…

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