Published on Apr 12, 2016
Updated on Oct 16, 2019
Material Design is a Latest design language developed by Google. Material Design makes more liberal use of grid-based layouts, responsive animations and transitions, padding, and depth effects such as lighting and shadow.
Material Design is a Google’s conceptual design philosophy that outlines how apps should look and work on mobile devices. It breaks down everything — such as animation, style, layout- and gives guidance on patterns, components and usability. According to Google: “We challenged ourselves to create a visual language for our users that synthesizes the classic principles of good design with the innovation and possibility of technology and science. This is material design.”
Material starts with mobile but extends to any other device. It is rooted in a few principles:
Realistic visual cues: The design is grounded in reality and actually inspired by design with paper and ink.
Bold, graphic and intentional: Fundamental design techniques drive the visuals. Typography, grids, space, scale, color and imagery guide the entire design. Elements live in defined spaces with a clear hierarchy. Color and type choices are bold and deliberate.
Motion provides meaning: Animation is a key component of Material Design, but