Material Design
Material Design is a comprehensive design system developed by Google that provides guidelines, components, and tools for creating consistent, intuitive, and visually appealing user interfaces across web, mobile, and desktop platforms. It is based on the principles of material metaphor, bold graphics, and meaningful motion to enhance user experience. The system includes specifications for typography, color, layout, and interaction patterns to ensure cohesive design.
Developers should learn Material Design when building applications that require a modern, accessible, and consistent UI, especially for Android apps or cross-platform projects using frameworks like Flutter or Angular Material. It is particularly useful for teams aiming to follow Google's design standards, improve usability, and reduce design inconsistencies, making it ideal for enterprise applications, consumer apps, and products targeting a broad audience.