Finding out about Material Design
You might have heard of Material Design, but what exactly is it? The objective of Material Design is quite simple—to create beautiful UIs. It is also, however, about making these UIs consistent across Android devices. Material Design is not a new idea; it is taken straight from the design principles used in pen-and-paper design, such as having visually pleasing embellishments through shadows and depth.
Material Design uses the concept of layers of materials, which you can think of in the same way you would think of layers in a photo-editing app. Consistency is achieved with a set of principles, rules, and guidelines. It must be stressed that Material Design is entirely optional, but it also must be stressed that Material Design works—and if you are not following it, there is a good chance your design will be less appreciated by the user. The user has after all become used to a certain type of UI, and that UI was most likely created...