Beyond `border-radius`: What The CSS `corner-shape` Property Unlocks For Everyday UI

hello@smashingmagazine.com (Brecht De Ruyte)
2026-03-12T10:00:00.000Z

For years, developers have been hacking around the limitations of `border-radius`, using clip-path, SVG masks, and fragile workarounds just to get anything other than round corners. The new `corner-shape` property finally changes that, opening the door to beveled, scooped, and squircle corners.