Google will launch a new version of its Android design language at its upcoming Google I/O developer conference, according to a now-deleted Google blog post.
The I/O session title hints at significant changes in store for Android’s design system, which will evolve from Material 3 to Material Design 3 Expressive. According to TechCrunch, the leaked blog post revealed that the tech giant’s updated design will focus on creating interfaces that “connect with people on an emotional level.”
Design system updates influence how app developers build for the platform and customise their experiences for users, affecting the overall feel of what it would be like to use an Android device.
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The specifics of how Material 3 Expressive will be implemented are not known, although the blog post offered some high-level details, like how the new system would be characterised by “bold use of shape and colour — creating delightful user experiences.”
Material Design is Google’s open-source design system that details how to create user interfaces for Android applications, including in areas like visual, motion, and interaction design, and was launched in 2014.
According to reports, the leaked blog post focused more on the research and reasoning behind the update, noting how people tended to prefer a more expressive design that improves usability when studied. Google noted that this type of design draws attention to key elements and important user actions, leading to significant gains in performance.
While so much is expected of this update, Google pointed out that expressive design isn’t really a one-size-fits-all solution, and different app makers will still need to respect other well-established design patterns and standards when customising their app’s interface.
