Clay & Soft

Design that speaks before you do.

Puffy shapes, soft shadows, squeezable UI.

What we do

Structure first

A grid you can feel even when you can't see it. Every block lands where the eye already expected it.

Type that carries

One family, a strict scale, no decorative detours. Hierarchy does the talking.

Colour with intent

A single accent doing the work of five. Restraint is what makes it land.

Type specimen

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DisplayAesthetic as a system
HeadingAesthetic as a system
BodyAesthetic as a system
CaptionAesthetic as a system

The vibe

Everything looks moulded from soft clay: fat corner radii, dual light-and-shadow so shapes appear to swell off the page, and pastel violets that keep it friendly rather than childish.

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Reference · Claymorphism

When to use it

  • Learning products and apps aimed at families.
  • Health, habit, and wellbeing tools.
  • Onboarding flows that need to feel low-pressure and tactile.

Build spec

Palette
type
Rounded geometric sans, medium weights
borders
Barely-there hairline; 24–32px radius
spacing
Chunky padding so shapes can inflate

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