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Google has inadvertently unveiled its upcoming major Android revamp, known as Material 3 Expressive. This revelation came from a blog post that was swiftly removed but noticed by 9to5Google. The post indicated that this redesign is the most extensively researched update so far, with the aim of enhancing attractiveness and usability.
An archived version of the now-deleted post is available on the Wayback Machine, and 9to5Google has managed to retain some images not preserved on the site. According to the post, Material 3 Expressive was crafted following 46 design and research phases with contributions from over 18,000 participants. This new design integrates elements like color, shape, size, and movement to increase product utility. It is also set to feature its own session during Google I/O later this month.
Google’s research focused on how individuals interacted with the designs: pinpointing where their eyes naturally landed, their reactions to various styles, and the speed of comprehension of different interfaces. They also scrutinized specific components, such as identifying which types of progress indicators seemed to shorten perceived waiting times, and determining how large a button can become to optimize tap speed without overshadowing other interface elements.
Google says its Material 3 Expressive design allowed people to find key elements in the interface up to four times faster when compared to the existing Material 3 design. It also says Material 3 Expressive “seems to level the playing field for users of all ages,” as the design helped people over 45 years old spot interface elements just as fast as younger users.
At this time of writing, Google still hasn’t republished the blog post, and it’s not clear when the company intended to officially announce Material 3 Expressive. The Verge reached out to Google with a request for more information but didn’t immediately hear back.