“Material Design” is a unifying language that expands over all devices and is intricately linked to “how we experience life”. Taking into consideration concepts we are familiar, like traditional print metrics and applying the versatility of online apps, Material Design becomes the master toolbox to any app developer.

The entire platform is quite intuitive and provides the app developer with all the tools required to create a content rich and interactive experience quickly and effortlessly.

Material Design takes into consideration light, surface and movement in order to show how objects will move and interact within their space and in relation to other objects within the same space. This allows you to create rich depth graphical interfaces that play off each other.

For instance, dragging an icon within a screen could push other objects out of the way. The platform provides the app developer the environment to make this happen across all devices.

In addition to the fluid design process, Material Design takes into consideration traditional print-based design. This includes everything from scale, color, grid, space and much more to provide a more native feel to the design aspect of app development.

In essence, it is following the principles of traditional print design coupled with innovative technologies to provide a more interactive experience for the user. In addition, the design creates an organized and easy to follow “guide” for the user; a hierarchy of actions which is easily distinguished.

The end goal is to create an environment where action is native within the coding process, where users can seamlessly use the application with a short learning curve.

What this means for app developers?

The Android universe just became much larger with Material Design. Now you have the ability to create unique apps that will seamlessly work on all devices. It allows you as a developer to engage with different markets and create a unified experience for all users, regardless of their medium. There has never been a better time to learn Android App Development.

It also provides you with all the essential tools to create rich environments that intuitively interacts with your users. Customize your app and allow your creativity to be the guide as opposed to tedious coding as the platform facilitates the entire process.

Material Design comes jam packed with so many features and possibilities that the only limitation to your app development is your own imagination. In fact, even a novice coder can deliver amazing looking apps in no time.

Bottom line

Material design has successfully merged the classic principles of stellar design and the innovations of technology and science. It is a powerful platform that facilitates your development process and allows you to create unique experiences for your users.

We are only seeing the tip of the iceberg when it comes to app development, and as technology becomes more accessible to people everywhere, the way we interact with apps will become much more intimate. Material design allows the developer to create that bridge of intimacy.

By: Narges Berry