neumorphism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A faddish user interface style that is characterized by flat design and monochromaticity, combined with soft shadows, poor contrast (e.g., light gray on slightly less gray), faint highlights, and hiding of UI elements (e.g., controls, menu commands) as Easter eggs.

Word forms

neumorphism

Etymology

From new + skeuomorphism. A Medium posthttps://uxdesign.cc/neumorphism-in-user-interfaces-b47cef3bf3a6?gi=d16d78e27024 on December 19, 2019 by Michal Malewicz credits the name to Jason Kelley (who spelled it Neuomorphism, on December 3, 2019https://medium.com/@jason_kelley/neuomorphism-2c4cbe84caae).

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