Material Design

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10 years, 3 eras. 🗓️ In the pre-Material years, Google’s digital design lacked a unifying philosophy. Then came @MaterialDesign's three iterations—M1, M2, and M3—each shaping the design world in unique ways. Explore (cont) spklr.io/l/6019tYyT

Tune in to a special #M10 “Design Notes” podcast episode! 🎙️→ goo.gle/3TARA3R Join @IamLiam and @bhfong, a Design Director at Meta and former #MaterialDesign lead, as they discuss the early days of Google’s design system and its lasting impact.

Learn how a conference helped redefine Google's design identity → goo.gle/3MV7ZfM Head of Creative at @NotionHQ and former Googler, @RobGiampietro, shares the inside scoop on the SPAN conferences that brought @MaterialDesign to life. #M10

Design systems need consistency, but users also crave personalization. While @MaterialDesign started with shared patterns, Material Design 2 added flexibility, and Material Design 3 goes further with Dynamic Color, adapting to individual preferences. #M10

As @MaterialDesign evolved, we started hearing from makers that they wanted even more flexibility. UX Manager @NoaDolberg explores the bold curiosity and flexibility of Material 3. Read More → goo.gle/3XAoqV2 #M10

Tune in. 🎧 → goo.gle/3TARA3R Join @IamLiam and @bhfong, Meta Design Director and former @MaterialDesign Lead, on this episode of the #DesignNotes podcast. Bethany shares what it was like to be a key player in the early days of #MaterialDesign. #M10

It’s taken many talented hands to make and evolve Material Design over the years. 🙌 Check out a few "Material Ms" from people who’ve helped bring this design system to life — and discover their favorite Material era! What's your favorite Material era? Comment below! #M10

The grid, the numerals, the "M" – each element of our #M10 visual identity tells a story of innovation and creative exploration. Discover how Specht Studio brought our #M10 logo to life.

Dive into the history of @MaterialDesign! In honor of #M10, @PaulSchlacter reflects on the origins of FORM, Google’s first design conference. Read more → goo.gle/4dYDVf2

Explore @MaterialDesign’s M2 era with Product Manager @lynn__jepsen. → goo.gle/3XAoqV2 M2 wasn't simply a fresh coat of paint— it was a full-on renovation. The first major update to Material Design introduced (cont) spklr.io/l/6014QJDs

“Design by committee” might sound risky, but the @MaterialDesign team embraces collaboration. Using tools like @Figma, they brought together hundreds of designers to generate ideas, fostering a sense of shared ownership and consensus over the last 10 years. #M10

Feeling stuck on a design problem? Put down the brief and pick up a pencil! ✏️ The @MaterialDesign team's weekly drawing sessions sparked a new design language & challenged assumptions. What design challenges will you solve today? #M10

Ten years of #MaterialDesign calls for a fresh coat of paint! 🎨 This account is moving to @GoogleDesign on September 30th. Join us as we write the next chapter in Material's story.

Explore our roots! → goo.gle/4dYDVf2 Senior Designer @PaulSchlacter gives us an inside look at FORM, a pivotal moment in the evolution of Google’s creative journey. #M10

The year was 2014. 🗓️ @MaterialDesign was introduced to the world! When #MateriaDesign launched, it elevated digital design by taking it as seriously as the design of physical spaces and objects — and Google, (cont) spklr.io/l/6018tIQu

Making design more inclusive means exploring new ways to experience it. Discover poetic interpretations in @MaterialDesign's "Making Material You" series, celebrating the ways design can empower personal expression. Watch now ⬇️

Three eras, one design philosophy, unlimited potential. This month, we're joining forces with @GoogleDesign to explore the evolution of #MaterialDesign and how it shaped the ways we interact with devices. Relive our journey → goo.gle/3XAoqV2 #M10

A decade of design and an ever-evolving design system that shaped how we interact with our devices! 🎂 We're celebrating 10 years of #MaterialDesign with a month-long bash over on @GoogleDesign. You're on the guest list! #M10