Getting started on Android UI design hub

The Android Design Hub is a valuable resource that empowers Android developers to create uniform designs for all Android form factors. Incorporating material design for stunning and user-friendly interfaces for Android apps.

While I am not a naturally gifted designer, tools like these have greatly improved my ability to create impactful user interfaces.
Recognizing the importance of user interface design in gaining a competitive edge in the tech field, especially given my non-tech background. I am inspired to share my knowledge and experiences through the Android Design Hub.

In this session, we will explore the changing landscape of Android UI design together, collaborate on innovative solutions, and inspire one another to push the limits of what is possible. For example, the Android Mobile Figma Kit

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1. Prague Hannah Olukoye Google Developer Expert - Android Getting started on Android UI design hub
2. “Design smarter, not harder, that’s the Android UI Design Hub vibe.”
3. Agenda 1. Android UI Journey 2. Sample App 3. Recap + What’s next 4. QnA Prague
4. 01 Android UI design: A Journey • Material Design • Figma Design ToolKit • Android Design Hub
5. Material Design 1.0 (2014) ❏ Bold Colors ❏ Flat Design ❏ Responsive Animations ❏ Card-based UI
6. Material Design 2.0 (2018) ❏ Refined Visuals ❏ Typography & Iconography ❏ Cross-Platform Consistency ❏ Expanded Components Material Design 1.0 (2014)
7. Material Design 2.0 (2018) Material Design 1.0 (2014) Material Design 3 - You (2021) ❏ Personalization ❏ Dynamic Color ❏ Greater Flexibility ❏ Material Components Library ❏ Improved Accessibility
8. Material Design Components Navigation Foundation overview Environment Typography Color Layout Motion Sound Iconography Communication Interaction Shape Machine Learning
9. Prague • Design a Beautiful App • Plan a Robust Architecture • Design for App Quality Design For Android UI
10. Design For Android UI Mobile Large Screens Wear OS Android TV
11. 02 Demo • Android UI Kit • Figma + Android Studio • Navigation Component
13. Easy to Add to your code on Android Studio
14. Navigation Component ★ Navigation Bar ★ Navigation Drawer ★ Navigation Rail
15. Normal User Experience
16. “Annoying” User Experience
17. Android Studio
18. Accepted User Experience
19. 03 Recap 1. Consistency Across Applications 2. Tools and Resources  3. Responsive Design + Accessibility 4. Efficient Development Process 
20. What’s Next • Dynamic color, custom components, motion, & typography. • Brand Personality • Accessibility & Functionality
21. Resources • https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2023/05/introducing-android-ui-design-hub.html • https://developer.android.com/jetpack/compose/tooling/relay/create-ui-package-in-figma • https://m3.material.io/components/navigation-drawer/overview • https://github.com/android/compose-samples/tree/main/Reply • https://medium.com/androiddevelopers/introducing-the-android-ui-design-hub-31d000186196
22. Prague LinkedIn - Hannah Olukoye Thank You 2025