Core Design Philosophy
Material is the Metaphor
Inspired by the study of paper and ink, yet technologically advanced and open to imagination and magic. Our digital material follows the laws of physics while enabling impossible interactions.
Bold, Graphic, Intentional
The fundamentals of print-based design guide visual treatments. Typography, grids, space, scale, color, and imagery work together to create hierarchy and meaning.
Motion Provides Meaning
Motion respects and reinforces the user as the prime mover. Primary user actions are inflection points that initiate motion, transforming the whole design with purposeful animation.
Elevation & Depth
Material Design uses elevation to convey hierarchy and spatial relationships. Each level creates realistic shadows that help users understand the interface structure.
Default resting state for most components
Slightly raised for content grouping
Standard elevation for interactive elements
Floating Action Button prominence
Navigation drawer and app bar
Modal dialogs and overlays
Material Color System
Material Design 3 introduces dynamic color systems that adapt to user preferences while maintaining accessibility and hierarchy.
Primary Colors
Secondary Colors
Surface Colors
Interactive Components
Experience Material Design components with proper elevation, color, and motion patterns.
Buttons
Cards & Surfaces
Outlined Card
Cards contain content and actions about a single subject.
Filled Card
Filled cards provide subtle separation from the background.
Form Controls
Material Motion
Motion in Material Design is purposeful, providing spatial awareness and continuity between states.
Ripple Effect
Touch feedback that radiates from the point of contact
Elevation Changes
Smooth transitions between elevation levels
Shared Element Transition
Elements that maintain spatial relationships during transitions
Material Typography
Material Design typography emphasizes clarity and readability through systematic type scales and careful font selection.
Material Design
Typography System
Roboto Font Family
Material Design typography is built on a foundation of clear hierarchy and purposeful font choices that enhance readability across all devices and contexts.
Tools & Resources
Design Tools
- Material Design Kit (Figma)
- Material Theme Builder
- Adobe XD Material kits
- Sketch Material libraries
- Material Design Icons
Development
- Material Components Web
- Material-UI (React)
- Angular Material
- Vuetify (Vue.js)
- Flutter Material
Colors & Themes
- Material Color Tool
- Dynamic Color API
- Contrast Checker
- Theme Generator
- Color Palette Builder
Learning
- Material Design Guidelines
- Design Principles Course
- Component Gallery
- Motion Studies
- Accessibility Guide