Overview

• Google executives shared photos confirming a mini merry-go-round statue that showcases the Material 3 Expressive aesthetic.
• Sameer Samat said the team crowdsourced designs internally and relied on Gemini to illustrate submissions.
• The build features the Android mascot on the ride with additional seats shaped like Material 3 Expressive UI elements.
• Seang Chau and Dieter Bohn posted behind-the-scenes video of the construction and unveiling, highlighting the role of AI.
• The installation continues the revived Android statue tradition after a pause around Android 10, following last year’s Android 15 bench reveal.