Material Design 3 - Google's latest open source design system
Material Design 3 - Google's open-source design system, provides comprehensive guidelines, styles, & components to create user-friendly interfaces.
Overview
Added
March 18, 2026
Subject & domain
arts-music · design-arts
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
Page kind
Article
Introduction
Material Design 3: Expressive Update
- Core Focus: Introduction of "M3 Expressive," a design evolution focused on emotion, customizable transitions, and decorative elements.
- New Design Assets:
- Shape Library: 35 new shapes featuring built-in shape morph motion.
- Motion Physics: An updated, easier-to-implement motion system powered by design tokens.
- New & Updated Components:
- Toolbars: Flexible containers for frequently used actions and buttons.
- Split Buttons: Buttons paired with connected menus.
- Progress Indicators: Customizable, eye-catching status displays with adjustable waveform and thickness.
- Button Groups: Organized button sets featuring shape-shifting, reactive interactions.
- Total: 14 new and updated expressive components available.
- Supporting Resources:
- Figma M3 Design Kit: Updated for rapid prototyping and mockup creation.
- Research Insights: Documentation covering the three years of research behind the Expressive update.
- Educational Content: Guides and videos on applying motion physics and building with emotional design patterns.
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