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Material 3 Expressive: Google’s New Direction in UI Design
Google has unveiled Material 3 Expressive, its most vibrant and emotionally rich design update yet.
Building upon the foundations of Material You, this evolution pushes Android’s design language into a new era where visual design meets the user-centered approach. With Android 16 around the corner, Material 3 Expressive is not just a facelift but a full redesign of how Android feels.
What is Material 3 Expressive?
Material 3 Expressive is Google’s next-generation design language focused on making interfaces more colorful, emotive, and personalized. It reflects a significant shift from minimalism to something more human and immersive. It feels more fluid and introduces a system of more natural and springy animations that bring a moment of delight to your routine.
This update is rooted in user research. Google conducted 46 global studies with over 18,000 participants, revealing that expressive visuals delight users and enhance usability, especially for younger generations and older people who typically struggle with UI navigation.
