Styles
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
See this in the wild
Analyze a site and look for material design in the breakdown.