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Material Design

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Google's design system based on physical paper metaphors — layered surfaces, shadows, and motion.

When to use

  • Android or cross-platform apps targeting Google ecosystem
  • Teams wanting a well-documented design system out of the box
  • Apps needing strong accessibility guidelines baked in

Examples

  • Google Maps mobile app
  • Google Workspace apps

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