Google revealed a major redesign for Android: Material 3 Expressive

Google's post notes that the fundamental parts of expressive design are color, shape, size, motion, and containment. These elements should make interaction with Android devices more effective.

Google revealed a major redesign for Android: Material 3 Expressive
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Google accidentally published a blog post showing the most significant update to the Android Design System - Material 3 Expressive.The post was removed, but the information is still available in the Wayback Machine archive.

According to the description in the post, Material 3 Expressive is the most significant update in the history of the system. During its development, 46 stages of research were conducted, with the participation of over 18,000 people.

As part of its research, Google studied various aspects, such as what the participants paid attention to in the design, their reaction to different images, and how quickly they understood the interface.

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Google's post notes that the fundamental parts of expressive design are color, shape, size, motion, and containment. These elements should make interaction with Android devices more effective. The company claims that expressive designs draw attention to key elements, increasing the effectiveness of user actions and especially useful for elderly users.

According to Google, Material 3 Expressive is "designed to create interfaces that connect with people on an emotional level".

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Image: 9to5Google

The company has not yet announced an exact date for the release of Material 3 Expressive, but according to rumors, there will be a full presentation at the Google I/O conference in May.