Material Design is Google’s new visual look for Android, Chrome OS, and more. The new look includes splashes of color, refreshed iconography, typography, and a more consistent interface hierarchy. The entire interface is based on what Google calls a “unifying theory of a rationalized space and a system of motion.”
I love that it’s based on paper, the motions and transitions make sense. The guidelines are fantastic and Android L is shaping up to be the best looking release yet. I’m looking forward to seeing how it’s implemented – it looks great on mobiles, but not sure how much it will catch on on the web. Time will tell!