Material Design 3 Archives

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

Google accidentally reveals details about its new Android design language, Material 3 Expressive

Google will introduce a new version of its Android design language called "Material Design 3 Expressive" at the upcoming Google I/O developer conference. This update will focus on creating emotionally resonant user interfaces and is expected to feature a bold use of shape and color. The design system has evolved from the previous "Material You" (or Material 3) introduced in 2021, which allowed for personalized interfaces based on wallpaper colors. The new design aims to enhance usability, particularly for older adults, while still requiring developers to follow established design standards. The session titled “Build next-level UX with Material 3 Expressive” will provide insights into new emotional design patterns and offer developers access to files and alpha code for experimentation before the public release.

AppWizard

May 5, 2025

Here’s a First Look at the Redesigned Clock App Coming with Material Design 3

Google is redesigning its Clock app to adopt the Material Design 3 Expressive theme, featuring a new font for improved readability, elongated time selectors for better interaction, and a larger squircle-shaped floating action button repositioned for easier access. The Clock tab will be renamed "World Clock," and the Alarms page will see a comprehensive redesign with a modern elongated time selector and additional options for alarm name, sound, vibration, weather forecast, and Google Assistant routines. The Timers section will change the play icon to a rectangular “Start” button, while the Stopwatch tab will shift to a cubical layout. The Bedtime mode will largely retain its existing design. User reactions to the redesign have been mixed, with some expressing concerns about the transition from rounded to boxy elements and the overall consistency of the design. The redesign is still in early stages, and user feedback will influence its final form.

AppWizard

April 16, 2025

Google may introduce an expressive new Material Design theme at I/O this May

Google is set to announce a significant update to its Material Design framework, focusing on enhancing expressiveness in app development, at Google I/O 2025 next month. Developer discussions have revealed a new theme called “Material3Expressive,” and a Google engineer confirmed efforts to help developers create more engaging applications. Evidence of this update includes a patch in the AOSP Gerrit related to “I/O 2025 Expressive talk code demos,” which introduces new code for the Material 3 Compose library. The update may refine the existing framework rather than completely overhaul it, with indications of a more visually engaging interface in recent Android Settings app updates. Anticipation for Google I/O 2025 is high, but the new design elements may not be immediately available in the stable release of Android 16, with a gradual rollout expected in future updates.

AppWizard

March 13, 2025

Google is preparing a big redesign of Android’s Settings app, and we have a first look

The Android Settings app is set for a significant redesign aimed at simplifying navigation. Key features of the new design include: - Updated Material Design 3 elements with new switches featuring an X or checkmark icon. - Each setting item will be displayed within its own distinct card for better organization. - Small arrow icons will indicate when a setting has additional subpages. - Headers will be placed at the top of most pages to allow users to view more items at a glance. The new design has been seen in Android 16 Beta 3 but is unlikely to be included in the stable release of Android 16; it may appear in future quarterly updates or in Android 17. The redesign aims to enhance user experience by addressing navigation challenges.

AppWizard

April 10, 2024

Quick Share adopts new Material Design 3 animation

- Quick Share has adopted the aesthetics of Material Design 3 for a more polished look during file transfers. - The new design includes an indeterminate circular progress bar while "Connecting" and a determinate progress bar during the transfer. - Material Design 3 is expanding beyond Android to various platforms, including a desktop client for Quick Share. - The integration of Material Design 3 progress bars into Quick Share has been activated globally via a server-side switch. - Google aims to align Quick Share with Material Design 3 standards to enhance the user experience.