2020 Material Design Awards

For this category, we’re looking for products that show a strong understanding of Material Theming, and how it can create depth and cohesion throughout a product. Products nominated for this category will have created consistent, expressive experiences through the systematic application of color, shape, and typographic treatments.


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Read the Material Theming guidelines

Get inspired with Material Studies and download the code for Android, Flutter, and Web

Watch and learn how to build your own Material Theme using Material Components

Utilizing a dark theme isn’t simply a stylistic choice. A dark theme offers new ways of fulfilling user needs, whether it’s by tailoring their experience for low-light environments, or extending the battery life of their mobile device to meet the demands of a busy day. We’re seeking products that are both beautiful and legible, applying color and contrast thoughtfully to craft a harmonious presentation of their brand identity.


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Read Material’s Dark Theme guidelines

Design a dark theme in this step-by-step tutorial

Create your own dark theme Material layouts with this component library for Figma

Watch and learn how to design a dark theme with Material and implement on Android

See how four Google products go “into the dark” with Material

Used well, motion forges a natural link between the user and a product experience. It communicates energy, responding to the user’s touch with precision and personality. And it tells a story, guiding users forward by revealing information at just the right moment. We’re in search of products which come to life by exhibiting masterful use of animation, making the complex feel simple and expressing your brand effortlessly.

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Read the Material Motion guidelines

Start implementing Material’s new motion system and transition patterns on Android and Flutter

Watch and learn how to implement motion with Material Design

Read Making Motion Meaningful