Google’s Material You design is coming to Gmail, Calendar, and Docs on Android

Google is starting to roll out its new Material You design system on Gmail, Calendar, Docs, and more on Android. The new look will include changes to the navigation bars, improved action buttons, and Google’s Sans text for better readability. It’s part of Android 12’s biggest redesign that includes big sparkling buttons, changing colors, smoother animations, and a few overhauls of the built-in apps.

The design changes mean Pixel devices with Android 12 or newer will be able to match colors inside apps like Gmail, Google Meet, and Google Drive with their wallpapers for what Google calls a “more dynamic and personalized look”. However, existing color schemes and color-coded file and folder types will remain unchanged in applications.

Image: Google

Image: Google

The end result is subtle but colorful changes to apps like Gmail, Calendar, and Docs. Google has really leaned further into the rounded corners here, and the changes are mostly cosmetic, meaning the button locations and main navigation won’t change.

Design changes are already available in Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. They will also appear in Google Calendar on September 20 and Google Meet on September 19. All design changes are available for both personal Google Accounts and Google Workspace customers.