Aave Unveils Glass Design System Inspired by Apple's Liquid Glass
Aave Unveils Glass Design System Inspired by Apple's Liquid Glass
🪟 Aave's glass design revealed
Aave has released Aave Glass, a design system inspired by Apple's Liquid Glass aesthetic that now functions seamlessly across both mobile and web platforms.
Key highlights:
- Cross-platform compatibility for consistent user experience
- Detailed technical breakdown available in their design blog post
- Powers a family of UI components across Aave's interface
The design system represents Aave's approach to creating a modern, cohesive visual language for their decentralized finance platform.
Learn more about Aave Glass: aave.com/design/buildin…
Aave Glass, our take on Apple's Liquid Glass, now works across mobile and web. We've published a post that breaks down how we built Aave Glass and the family of components it now powers. Read it below.
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