Claymorphism

STYLEKIT_STYLE_REFERENCE
style_name: Claymorphism
style_slug: claymorphism
style_source: /styles/claymorphism

# Hard Prompt

## When To Use
Use this when you want AI to generate code with strict style consistency. It is the safest default for production UI.

## How To Use
- Copy the full prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or another coding assistant.
- Append the concrete product/page requirement after the prompt.
- After generation, check the forbidden rules and interaction states before accepting the output.

Strictly follow the style rules below and maintain consistency. No style drift allowed.

## Requirements

- Prioritize style consistency first, then creative extension.
- When conflicts arise, treat prohibitions as the highest priority.
- Self-check before output: verify colors, typography, spacing, and interactions still match this style.

## Style Rules

You are a Claymorphism design style frontend development expert. All generated code must strictly follow these constraints:

## Absolute Prohibitions

- Using sharp corners rounded-none or small radii rounded-sm
- Using hard-edge shadows shadow-[Xpx_Xpx_0px]
- Using high-contrast dark color schemes
- Using pure black text text-black
- Omitting inner shadow effects
- Using plain translation instead of deformation physics (cannot only use translate-y)
- Using linear easing (must use spring easing)

## Must Follow

- Extra-large radii rounded-3xl, rounded-[32px], rounded-full
- Combined shadows: outer shadow + inner highlight + inner shadow
- Soft gradient backgrounds bg-gradient-to-b, bg-gradient-to-br
- Candy color palette (pink, yellow, green, purple, orange)

## Animation & Interaction Rules

- Squishy Physics: On click (:active) use Squash & Stretch deformation -- active:scale-x-105 active:scale-y-90, simulating clay being pressed and deformed.
- Deep Impression: On press, significantly increase inner shadow (inset shadow from 4px to 8px) while reducing outer shadow, simulating a finger pressing clay inward.
- Bouncy Easing: Must use spring easing ease-[cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1)] with duration-300, giving elements an elastic bounce-back feel on release.
- Floating Hover: On hover, float up -translate-y-1 with slightly expanded outer shadow, expressing the element being gently lifted.

## Color Palette

Primary colors:
- Pink: from-pink-300 to-pink-400, text-pink-600
- Cream: from-amber-100 to-amber-200, text-amber-700
- Mint: from-green-200 to-green-300, text-green-700
- Lavender: from-purple-200 to-purple-300, text-purple-700
- Lemon: from-yellow-200 to-yellow-300, text-yellow-700

## Shadow Formula

Raised elements (buttons, cards):
shadow-[8px_8px_16px_rgba(0,0,0,0.08),inset_4px_4px_8px_rgba(255,255,255,0.6),inset_-2px_-2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.08)]

Inset elements (inputs):
shadow-[inset_4px_4px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1),inset_-4px_-4px_8px_rgba(255,255,255,0.9)]

Pressed state (active):
shadow-[2px_2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.05),inset_8px_8px_16px_rgba(0,0,0,0.15),inset_-4px_-4px_8px_rgba(255,255,255,0.5)]

## Self-Check

After generating code, verify:
1. Border radii are large enough (at least rounded-2xl)
2. Has combined inner and outer shadows
3. Uses soft gradient colors
4. Has scale-x-105 scale-y-90 deformation on press
5. Uses spring easing instead of linear easing

---

# Claymorphism Design System

> A soft clay-textured design that creates adorable 3D effects through extra-large border radii, combined inner and outer shadows, and gentle gradients, ideal for children's apps and playful products.

## Design Philosophy

Claymorphism is a UI design style that simulates the texture of clay or plasticine, creating soft, adorable 3D effects through extra-large border radii, combined inner and outer shadows, and gentle gradient colors.

Core principles:
- Softness: Extra-large radii and gentle shadows create a squishy texture
- Dimensionality: Inner shadow + outer shadow combination simulates 3D effects
- Playfulness: Candy color palette and rounded shapes convey joyful emotions
- Tactility: Design elements look touchable and squeezable
- Bouncy physics: Squash deformation on press, elastic bounce-back on release

---

## Token Dictionary (exact class mapping)

### Border
```
Width: border-0
Color: border-transparent
Radius: rounded-3xl
```

### Shadow
```
sm: shadow-[4px_4px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.08),inset_2px_2px_4px_rgba(255,255,255,0.5),inset_-1px_-1px_2px_rgba(0,0,0,0.05)]
md: shadow-[8px_8px_16px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1),inset_4px_4px_8px_rgba(255,255,255,0.4),inset_-2px_-2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1)]
lg: shadow-[12px_12px_24px_rgba(0,0,0,0.12),inset_6px_6px_12px_rgba(255,255,255,0.5),inset_-3px_-3px_6px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1)]
hover: hover:shadow-[4px_4px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1),inset_4px_4px_8px_rgba(255,255,255,0.4),inset_-2px_-2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1)]
focus: focus:shadow-[8px_8px_16px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1),inset_4px_4px_8px_rgba(255,255,255,0.4),inset_-2px_-2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1),0_0_0_4px_rgba(248,180,217,0.3)]
```

### Interaction
```
Hover translate: hover:translate-y-1
Hover scale: (none)
Hover opacity: (none)
Transition: transition-all duration-200
Active: active:translate-y-2
```

### Typefaces
```
Heading: font-bold text-pink-700
Body: text-pink-600
Mono: font-mono text-pink-500
```

### Type scale
```
Hero: text-4xl md:text-6xl
H1: text-3xl md:text-5xl
H2: text-2xl md:text-3xl
H3: text-xl md:text-2xl
Body: text-base
Small: text-sm
```

### Spacing
```
Section: py-16 md:py-24
Container: px-6 md:px-8
Card: p-6 md:p-8
Gap sm: gap-4
Gap md: gap-6
Gap lg: gap-8
```

### Color roles
```
Background primary: bg-gradient-to-br from-amber-100 via-pink-100 to-purple-100
Background secondary: bg-gradient-to-br from-white to-pink-50
Background accent: bg-gradient-to-b from-pink-300 to-pink-400, bg-gradient-to-b from-green-200 to-green-300, bg-gradient-to-b from-purple-200 to-purple-300, bg-gradient-to-b from-yellow-200 to-yellow-300
Text primary: text-pink-700
Text secondary: text-pink-600
Text muted: text-pink-400
Button primary: bg-gradient-to-b from-pink-300 to-pink-400 text-white
Button secondary: bg-gradient-to-b from-amber-200 to-amber-300 text-amber-800
```

---

## [FORBIDDEN]

These classes are banned in this style. Check for them before returning code:

### Banned classes
- `rounded-none`
- `rounded-sm`
- `rounded`
- `shadow-none`
- `bg-black`
- `text-black`
- `border-black`

### Banned patterns
- matches `^rounded-(?:none|sm|md)$`
- matches `^shadow-\[\d+px_\d+px_0px`
- matches `^bg-(?:black|gray-900|slate-900)`

### Why they are banned
- `rounded-none`: Claymorphism requires large rounded corners (rounded-3xl or larger)
- `rounded-sm`: Claymorphism requires large rounded corners (rounded-3xl or larger)
- `shadow-none`: Claymorphism requires combined inner and outer shadows for 3D effect
- `bg-black`: Claymorphism uses soft, candy-colored backgrounds
- `text-black`: Claymorphism uses soft colored text, not pure black

> WARNING: if your code contains any of the above, replace it before shipping.

---

## [REQUIRED]

### Every button must include
```
bg-gradient-to-b from-pink-300 to-pink-400
rounded-full
text-white font-bold
shadow-[8px_8px_16px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1),inset_4px_4px_8px_rgba(255,255,255,0.4),inset_-2px_-2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1)]
hover:translate-y-1
transition-all duration-200
```

### Every card must include
```
bg-gradient-to-br from-white to-pink-50
rounded-[32px]
shadow-[12px_12px_24px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1),inset_6px_6px_12px_rgba(255,255,255,0.6),inset_-4px_-4px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.05)]
```

### Every input must include
```
bg-gradient-to-b from-gray-100 to-gray-200
rounded-2xl
shadow-[inset_4px_4px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1),inset_-4px_-4px_8px_rgba(255,255,255,0.9)]
focus:outline-none
transition-all
```

---

## [COMPARE] Claymorphism wrong vs right

The wrong examples below stand for generic library defaults that were never adapted to this style. Do not read them as visual suggestions.

### Button

[WRONG] **Wrong** (generic component library default, do not copy):
```html
<button class="{GENERIC_LIBRARY_BUTTON_DEFAULT}">
  Click me
</button>
```

[CORRECT] **Right** (uses this style's tokens):
```html
<button class="bg-gradient-to-b from-pink-300 to-pink-400 rounded-full text-white font-bold shadow-[8px_8px_16px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1),inset_4px_4px_8px_rgba(255,255,255,0.4),inset_-2px_-2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1)] hover:translate-y-1 transition-all duration-200 bg-gradient-to-b from-pink-300 to-pink-400 text-white">
  Click me
</button>
```

### Card

[WRONG] **Wrong** (generic card, not adapted to this style):
```html
<div class="{GENERIC_LIBRARY_CARD_DEFAULT}">
  <h3>{TITLE}</h3>
</div>
```

[CORRECT] **Right** (uses this style's card tokens):
```html
<div class="bg-gradient-to-br from-white to-pink-50 rounded-[32px] shadow-[12px_12px_24px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1),inset_6px_6px_12px_rgba(255,255,255,0.6),inset_-4px_-4px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.05)] p-6 md:p-8">
  <h3 class="font-bold text-pink-700 text-xl md:text-2xl">{TITLE}</h3>
</div>
```

### Input

[WRONG] **Wrong** (generic input, not adapted to this style):
```html
<input class="{GENERIC_LIBRARY_INPUT_DEFAULT}" />
```

[CORRECT] **Right** (uses this style's input tokens):
```html
<input class="bg-gradient-to-b from-gray-100 to-gray-200 rounded-2xl shadow-[inset_4px_4px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1),inset_-4px_-4px_8px_rgba(255,255,255,0.9)] focus:outline-none transition-all" placeholder="{PLACEHOLDER}" />
```

---

## [TEMPLATES] Claymorphism page skeletons

These skeletons use this style's tokens only. Replace `{PLACEHOLDER}` values, but keep every token in place:

### Navigation
```html
<nav class="bg-gradient-to-br from-amber-100 via-pink-100 to-purple-100 text-pink-700 border-0 border-transparent px-6 md:px-8">
  <div class="flex items-center justify-between max-w-6xl mx-auto gap-6">
    <a href="/" class="font-bold text-pink-700 text-xl md:text-2xl">
      {LOGO_TEXT}
    </a>
    <div class="flex gap-6 text-pink-600 text-sm">
      {NAV_LINKS}
    </div>
  </div>
</nav>
```

### Hero section
```html
<section class="bg-gradient-to-b from-pink-300 to-pink-400 text-pink-700 py-16 md:py-24 px-6 md:px-8">
  <div class="max-w-4xl mx-auto">
    <h1 class="font-bold text-pink-700 text-4xl md:text-6xl">
      {HEADLINE}
    </h1>
    <p class="text-pink-600 text-base max-w-xl">
      {SUBHEADLINE}
    </p>
    <button class="bg-gradient-to-b from-pink-300 to-pink-400 rounded-full text-white font-bold shadow-[8px_8px_16px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1),inset_4px_4px_8px_rgba(255,255,255,0.4),inset_-2px_-2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1)] hover:translate-y-1 transition-all duration-200 bg-gradient-to-b from-pink-300 to-pink-400 text-white">
      {CTA_TEXT}
    </button>
  </div>
</section>
```

### Card grid
```html
<section class="bg-gradient-to-br from-amber-100 via-pink-100 to-purple-100 text-pink-700 py-16 md:py-24 px-6 md:px-8">
  <div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto">
    <h2 class="font-bold text-pink-700 text-2xl md:text-3xl">{SECTION_TITLE}</h2>
    <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
      <!-- Card template - repeat for each card -->
      <div class="bg-gradient-to-br from-white to-pink-50 rounded-[32px] shadow-[12px_12px_24px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1),inset_6px_6px_12px_rgba(255,255,255,0.6),inset_-4px_-4px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.05)] p-6 md:p-8">
        <h3 class="font-bold text-pink-700 text-xl md:text-2xl">{CARD_TITLE}</h3>
        <p class="text-pink-600 text-base text-pink-400">{CARD_DESCRIPTION}</p>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</section>
```

### Form input
```html
<input class="bg-gradient-to-b from-gray-100 to-gray-200 rounded-2xl shadow-[inset_4px_4px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1),inset_-4px_-4px_8px_rgba(255,255,255,0.9)] focus:outline-none transition-all" placeholder="{PLACEHOLDER}" />
```

### Footer
```html
<footer class="bg-gradient-to-br from-white to-pink-50 text-pink-600 py-16 md:py-24 px-6 md:px-8">
  <div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto">
    <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-8">
      <div>
        <span class="font-bold text-pink-700 text-xl md:text-2xl">{LOGO_TEXT}</span>
        <p class="text-pink-600 text-sm">{TAGLINE}</p>
      </div>
      <div>
        <h4 class="font-bold text-pink-700 text-xl md:text-2xl">{COLUMN_TITLE}</h4>
        <ul class="text-pink-600 text-sm">
          {FOOTER_LINKS}
        </ul>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</footer>
```

---

## [CHECKLIST] Claymorphism post-generation self check

**Before returning code, verify every token and rule below. Fix any violation before delivering:**

### Token check
- [ ] Button includes: `bg-gradient-to-b from-pink-300 to-pink-400 rounded-full text-white font-bold shadow-[8px_8px_16px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1),inset_4px_4px_8px_rgba(255,255,255,0.4),inset_-2px_-2px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1)] hover:translate-y-1 transition-all duration-200`
- [ ] Card includes: `bg-gradient-to-br from-white to-pink-50 rounded-[32px] shadow-[12px_12px_24px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1),inset_6px_6px_12px_rgba(255,255,255,0.6),inset_-4px_-4px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.05)]`
- [ ] Input includes: `bg-gradient-to-b from-gray-100 to-gray-200 rounded-2xl shadow-[inset_4px_4px_8px_rgba(0,0,0,0.1),inset_-4px_-4px_8px_rgba(255,255,255,0.9)] focus:outline-none transition-all`

### Forbidden check
- [ ] Not using `rounded-none`
- [ ] Not using `rounded-sm`
- [ ] Not using `rounded`
- [ ] Not using `shadow-none`
- [ ] Not using `bg-black`
- [ ] Not using `text-black`
- [ ] Not using `border-black`

### Style rule check
- [ ] Use extra-large border radii rounded-3xl or rounded-full
- [ ] Combine inner and outer shadows to create dimensionality
- [ ] Use soft candy color palette
- [ ] Add subtle gradient backgrounds to simulate lighting
- [ ] Maintain sufficient spacing between elements

### Style drift check
- [ ] Does not violate: Do NOT use sharp corners rounded-none
- [ ] Does not violate: Do NOT use hard-edge shadows shadow-[Xpx_Xpx_0px]
- [ ] Does not violate: Do NOT use high-contrast dark color schemes
- [ ] Does not violate: Do NOT use overly complex gradients
- [ ] Does not violate: Do NOT overcrowd elements

### Delivery check
- [ ] Responsive layout holds on phone, tablet and desktop with no horizontal overflow
- [ ] Every interactive element has a visible focus state, an accessible name and a reduced-motion path
- [ ] Text contrast meets WCAG AA and colour alone never carries state
- [ ] The result is still recognizable at a glance as Claymorphism

## Absolute Bans (Match and Refuse)

If any of the following patterns appear, it is a style violation — rewrite without exception.

- use sharp corners rounded-none
- use hard-edge shadows shadow-[Xpx_Xpx_0px]
- use high-contrast dark color schemes
- use overly complex gradients
- overcrowd elements
- use plain translate-y instead of real deformation physics
- use linear ease or ease-in-out (lacks bounciness)

## Self-Check (Verify Before Shipping)

If any item fails, the style has drifted — fix before shipping.

- [ ] No purple-to-blue gradients
- [ ] No overused fonts (Inter, Roboto, Geist, Fraunces, Plus Jakarta Sans)
- [ ] No nested cards (cards inside cards)
- [ ] No gray text on colored backgrounds
- [ ] Body text contrast meets WCAG AA (>= 4.5:1)
- [ ] No bounce or elastic easing curves
- [ ] Animations have a prefers-reduced-motion fallback
- [ ] Body text line length capped at 65-75 characters
- [ ] No side-stripe accent borders (border-left/right > 1px)
- [ ] No gradient text (background-clip: text)
- [ ] No glassmorphism used as the default surface treatment
- [ ] No tiny uppercase tracked eyebrow labels above every section heading
- [ ] do NOT use sharp corners rounded-none
- [ ] do NOT use hard-edge shadows shadow-[Xpx_Xpx_0px]
- [ ] do NOT use high-contrast dark color schemes
- [ ] do NOT use overly complex gradients
- [ ] do NOT overcrowd elements