Claymorphism
AI agents add a single box-shadow and round the corners. Real claymorphism needs three shadow layers — a color-tinted outer shadow (not black), an inner highlight on the top-left for the convex shine, and an inner shadow on the bottom-right for the recessed edge. The background needs a subtle gradient matching the light direction, and the border-radius must be extreme (30px+). Agents skip every layer after the first and use gray shadows that kill the warmth.
Examples
Inflated Card
Three shadow layers with color-tinted values create the convex 3D shape. The outer shadow matches the page hue — never plain black.
Soft Plastic
A subtle gradient reinforces the curvature. Lighter at the top where the virtual light hits, slightly darker at the bottom edge.
Clay Badge
Every element uses the same three-shadow formula. The only difference is the hue of the tinted shadows and gradient fill.