Glassmorphism is not just a design trend. It is a way of letting light speak.
(0.1) Background
It lives in the spaces where form stops shouting and begins to whisper. Where opacity softens into translucence and layers stop competing for attention. It is the design language of in between, not fully seen and not fully hidden.
A frosted surface catches the light, blurs the noise, and reveals only what matters. It creates depth without walls, clarity without sharpness, presence without weight. In a world that is often obsessed with edges, glassmorphism chooses to dissolve them.
When done with care, it does not simply decorate. It breathes. It turns a flat interface into a living composition where shadow and light have their own quiet conversation.
Glassmorphism is not about transparency.
It is about grace.
(0.2) The Process
When the latest OS upgrades began introducing softer surfaces and blurred transparencies, I discovered glassmorphism. I spent days collecting references, building moodboards in Pinterest, and studying how light, depth, and translucency shape emotion.
From there, I began designing fluid mobile interfaces that felt light and layered, almost like looking through fogged glass. Every element carried intention. Nothing screamed for attention. The interface invited you in, softly, with clarity and calm.
How to Create Glassmorphism in Figma
Step 1: Create a background
Begin with a background that has texture, color, or a soft gradient. The effect of glass relies on having something behind it to blur, so choose a background that has enough depth to shine through.
Step 2: Add a shape
Draw a rectangle or any other shape. Round the corners slightly to make it feel light and fluid. This will be your glass panel.
Step 3: Adjust the fill
Change the fill color to white and lower the opacity to somewhere between five and fifteen percent. This creates a translucent base that lets the background breathe through the shape.
Step 4: Apply background blur
In the Effects panel, add a background blur. Increase the blur amount until the background softens behind the shape. This is the moment when the glass look begins to appear.
Step 5: Add borders or glow
Add a very thin white border with low opacity to create the illusion of light hitting the edge. You can also add a soft inner glow to give the glass more presence.
Step 6: Add light shadows
To make the shape feel elevated, add a very soft shadow. Keep it subtle. The glass effect works best when it feels weightless.
Step 7: Layer with intention
Do not overcrowd the layout. Glassmorphism thrives on restraint. Keep the interface simple and let light and blur do the work.
The beauty of glassmorphism is in its subtlety. It does not shout for attention. It whispers through softness, light, and layers that breathe.
(0.3) The Results
Glassmorphism is a pause in a noisy world. A moment where form chooses to breathe instead of speak.