1️⃣ Introduction of Google’s Material Design
Google launched the Material Design system in 2014 to make the UI of apps uniform, attractive and user-friendly. It gives clear guidelines for visual, motion and interaction design.
2️⃣ Purpose of Material Design 1
Material Design 1 used shadows, layers, and animation to give depth and clarity to the UI. Its goal was to promote simplicity and ease of use.
3️⃣ Features of Material You
The Material You system, which came in 2021, automatically changes the theme according to the user’s choice. It gives a personal touch to the entire UI by extracting the color palette from the wallpaper.
4️⃣ Introduction of Material Design 3 Expressive
Material 3 Expressive is a new upgrade that makes the user interface more emotional and attractive through bold colors and expressive shapes.
5️⃣ Importance of Emotional Design
Google believes that users feel more connected to designs that resonate emotionally. This is why Material 3 Expressive focuses on “delightful experience”.
6️⃣ Use of Eye Tracking and UX Testing
Eye tracking, surveys, usability testing, and many experiments were done to create Material 3 Expressive. This revealed where the user pays attention and what he likes.
7️⃣ Improvements in Performance and Accessibility
The new design system is more intuitive and easily navigable, even for old users. It helps in identifying key actions quickly.
8️⃣ Changes in Material Design Widgets
Material design widgets will now be more interactive, responsive, and visually rich. This will make the user feel more engaged on the screen.
9️⃣ Use in Desktop Applications
Material Design 3 Expressive is not limited to mobile only. This new system will also be used in material design desktop apps, which will also lead to visual upgrades there.
🔟 Major UI changes in Android 16
Many elements in Android 16, such as the new quick settings menu, app icons, and status bar icons, will be based on Material 3 Expressive. This entire system will be visually upgraded.
