Welcome to the amazing world of Google's Material Design! Today you're learning one of the most popular design systems in the world! It's like learning the secret recipe that Google uses to make all their apps look and feel consistently awesome!
You've been hired by EduFlow, a new learning management system for high schools implementing Google Workspace for Education.
The Challenge: Design app interfaces that feel familiar to students already using Google apps while adding unique features for academic collaboration and project management
Your Role: Junior Material Design Specialist
Target Audience: High school students and teachers already familiar with Google's ecosystem
Success Criteria: Interfaces that leverage Material Design principles while enhancing educational workflows and maintaining accessibility standards
You'll master the principles of Material Design - Google's design language that makes apps feel like they're made of magical digital paper and ink! You'll learn about shadows, motion, and how to create interfaces that feel natural and intuitive!
By completing this activity, you will:
Material Design
Follow the instructions inside the file and complete the tasks.
After completing the tasks, submit the file in PDF or DOCX format in this link.
Before creating your Material Design interface, consider:
- Who is your target user? How familiar are students and teachers with Google's design patterns?
- What emotions should your educational app evoke? Focus? Collaboration? Achievement?
- How will your design work across different devices used in schools (Chromebooks, tablets, phones)?
- What accessibility considerations are essential for diverse learners?
Rate your Material Design implementation on these criteria (1-5 scale):
When reviewing a classmate's work:
- Start with 2 positive observations about their Material Design implementation
- Suggest 1 improvement for consistency with Material Design principles
- Ask 1 question about their elevation or component choices
- Think of Material Design like digital paper that can do magical things!
- Pay attention to how shadows and depth make things feel real
- Notice how Google apps all feel connected and familiar - that's Material Design at work!
- Concept Applied: Material Design system implementation and component creation
- Skills Developed: Design system application, component consistency, and accessibility implementation
- Tools Mastered: Figma Material Design kit, elevation effects, color systems, and component variants
- Portfolio Piece: Material Design interface that demonstrates understanding of systematic design principles
- Design Principle: Material Design creates intuitive experiences through tactile surfaces and bold visual cues
- Figma Tips: Use Material Design plugin, follow 8dp grid system, create component variants for different states
- Common Mistakes: Inconsistent elevation, ignoring touch targets, poor color contrast
- Pro Tip: Material Design is about physics - every element should feel like it has weight and responds to user interaction