WHY NEUMORPHISM MAY NOT BE THE BEST FIT FOR YOUR UI PROJECT?

We live in a dynamic era in which trends come and go rapidly in response to the wants of a consumerist culture. Frequently, the projects we do push us to the limits of the styles we know, so we must go beyond the "frames" and create entirely new designs while taking into account the most recent trends. In light of this, we view ourselves as innovators with the ability to test and offer opinion, advice, or expertise. Now, at the start of the year 2020, we are pleased to announce that we have already experimented with a newly-discovered style in UI design — Soft UI, also known as Neumorphism.

In this article, we discuss the experiment we conducted introducing Neumorphism into two of our client projects, as well as its benefits and drawbacks in comparison to the other styles we employ on a regular basis.

what does neomorphism mean regarding ui?

Beginning this year, a talented designer titled one of his Dribble projects 'Neumorphism'. Its design was so well-received and highly regarded that its name immediately became one of 2020's hottest trends.

Skeuomorphism is another star from the Golden Age of UI design that must be mentioned when discussing Neumorphism. The style, which was created by Apple, is an approximation of real-world objects, shadows, forms, and hues. It was utilized effectively and aggressively in the design of the initial iOS versions. Skeuomorphism is still present in a few software applications, although we can generally consider it to be a relic of the past.

Neumorphism is a design approach that combines Skeuomorphism and flat design techniques. Similar to Skeumorphism, it is a form of realism that imitates real items and generates 3D representations of them in the digital environment. However, it employs a distinct technique, the application, advantages, and downsides of which are discussed later in this article.

where can we apply neumorphism?

When experimenting with new ideas and fashions, we may sometimes be pretty quirky as designers. This is especially true when designing user interfaces for mobile, desktop, and web applications. When employing a particular style in such projects, we can quickly run out of possibilities. However, this can also be viewed as a chance for us to test new strategies and see what we can accomplish.

to conclude

Neumorphism is a style that merits further investigation. It is sophisticated, intricate, and incredibly engaging to use in design. It is a breath of fresh air compared to flat design and all other styles and trends that we use in our daily work as designers. Unfortunately, it is accompanied by substantial obstacles that must not be ignored:

Because each element must be made manually, the design process takes longer. Depending on the physical items they imitate, further work may be required for some aspects.

It necessitates additional implementation effort from the front-end teams. In addition, there is a substantial possibility that it may not function on all platforms. It is not appropriate for all apps and software. The style can be altered for apps with fewer controls, however Neumorphism cannot be used to create a system with a large database.

Due to the peculiarity of the design, it is unsuitable for branding and difficult to adapt to clients' branding. Consequently, it is not ideal for every client.

Neumorphism has undeniable potential, despite the numerous limitations. We advise you to avoid Neumorphism unless you're working on a personal project that requires a unique user interface. At least till further notice. Ultimately, the best method is to determine for yourself - conduct research on the various styles, assess your goals for the project you've begun, and then choose a style that complements your brand.