Design resources and inspiration from Google — including the Material Design system, Google Fonts, and emerging concepts.
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In dark mode, darker skin tones have often vanished against deep gray and black chat bubbles. When the silhouette disappears, so does the meaning.
Nobody should have to choose between using their actual skin tone and having their messages be legible.
To fix this across 3,977 characters, we paired an AI-powered contrast audit tool with hand-sculpted rim lighting to preserve rich tone and clarity on every screen.
Read how we built it → goo.gle/4diXoc0
#accessibility #3demoji #noto3d
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In 2D illustration, you only solve for one angle. In 3D, there’s nowhere to hide.
Case in point: Sculpting our flat poodle in full dimension revealed she only had three legs the entire time. (Don't worry, she now has all four.)
A few favorite process moments and near-misses from building Noto 3D, now up on design.google → goo.gle/4diXoc0
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When choosing web fonts, consider the size. Sans serifs work well for small sizes, while Geometric or Humanist styles are suitable for medium sizes. For large text over 24pt, Display fonts are a great choice. They have striking features that stand out at larger sizes.
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In a live chat, ending a sentence with a period reads like an act of aggression. That’s just the emotional tax of talking through glass. To bring real warmth, bounce, and presence back to the screen, we’re rolling out Noto 3D.
Go behind the scenes with @jenniferdaniel to see how translating our flat emoji into full 360° dimensional characters unlocked unexpected design challenges → goo.gle/4diXoc0
#GoogleDesign #3D
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We’re honored to be named @FastCompany’s 2026 Design Company of the Year!
Our holistic design vision—from @GeminiApp to @GoogleMaps’ Immersive Navigation and AI Mode in Search—is built on a design language for the AI era to make complex tools feel intuitive, helpful, and deeply human.
Read more: design.google/library/design…
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What if tackling the climate crisis called for radical collaboration instead of competition? 🤔 Time for a new design mindset → design.google/library/sustai…
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Snackbars are #MaterialDesign's solution for delivering concise, contextual feedback within your app. They offer a lightweight alternative to dialogs, appearing briefly at the bottom of the screen without disrupting the user's flow.
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Designed for minimal interruption, Snackbars leverage time-based auto-dismissal, disappearing after a few seconds to keep the user's focus on their primary task.
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Design ethics are more important than ever. How do you ensure your designs are ethical and responsible, considering their potential impact?
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From its humble beginnings rooted in the physicality of paper to its future with AI-powered personalization, Material Design has come a long way.
Join us as we explore the evolution of #MaterialDesign with insights from five Google designers → goo.gle/4eLOkKL
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📚 Time to brush up on our typography skills! This month, the #GDBookClub is diving into Robert Bringhurst's "The Elements of Typographic Style," a classic guide for creating beautiful and effective type.
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Good design leaves a paper trail—or in our case, a textile trail. 🧵
Recrafted by Google Pixel turns years of Pixel Watch and Fitbit prototyping remnants into a limited run of handcrafted phone wristlets and charms.
Experience the Tokyo Capsule Collection now, exclusively at the new Tokyo Google Store. 🇯🇵
#googledesign #googlehardware #circulardesign #pixel #pixelwatch
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In #MaterialDesign 3, Extended FABs are the most prominent button type and should be used when a regular FAB (with just an icon) may not be clear enough for the user.
What factors do you consider when determining whether or not to use an Extended FAB?
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Google Design retweeted
A fresh look is here. ✨ Jonathan Terleski, VP of User Experience, breaks down 3 major updates rolling out on @YouTube across mobile, web, and TV:
New Immersive Player: A cleaner, less cluttered interface so creator content truly shines.
Redesigned Library & Account: A simplified layout to find your watch history, playlists, and saved videos faster.
Refreshed Living Room Experience: Smoother navigation and easier access to YouTube Shorts and subscriptions on the big screen.
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Google Design retweeted
Missed #MadeByGoogle? Watch the full event here 👇
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Google Design retweeted
Designing for billions means every pixel matters. We’re keeping @YouTubeCreators and their content front and center with 5 core design principles:
1️⃣Make content the star
2️⃣Prioritize relevance ruthlessly
3️⃣Choose the simpler option
4️⃣Be a good neighbor
5️⃣Build for the ecosystem
Get the full breakdown 🧵⬇️
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Celebrating small wins is hardwired into "Achieve," our goal-tracking sample app.
We wanted the simple act of checking off a task to feel like a celebration. Instead of the standard #Material ripple, we used Styles to drop in a custom, high-contrast completion animation—specifically, a brand-colored ring that expands and fades on tap, paired with a subtle pressed-state gradient.
It lets us focus entirely on polishing those custom, rewarding micro-interactions while Material handles the foundation.
#GoogleDesign #MaterialDesign #JetpackCompose #AndroidDev #UXDesign #InteractionDesign
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