Overview

• Material 3 Expressive, the next iteration of Google's Android design language, focuses on emotionally resonant interfaces with bold shapes and colors.
• The design was developed through extensive research involving 46 studies and over 18,000 participants, emphasizing usability and emotional engagement.
• Google claims the new design improves interface usability, enabling users to locate key elements up to four times faster and leveling performance across age groups.
• The leak, which included a now-deleted blog post and archived materials, confirms Material 3 Expressive will be part of Android 16, though its adoption by OEMs and developers remains uncertain.
• Google plans to formally unveil Material 3 Expressive at Google I/O 2025 on May 20, where developers will gain access to design assets and alpha code.