Inspect & Reflect: Google’s Material 3 Design System

Note: This session is a learning opportunity, not a critique of Google’s work. We fully recognize the scale, complexity, and evolution of Material Design—and the challenges of applying design systems across a broad product suite. To keep the session neutral and focused on learning, we’re intentionally not inviting the Material Design team. This ensures an open environment where we can explore, question, and share freely.

Workshop Objectives

1. Expert-Led Inventory Process: Learn systematic methods for exploring, documenting, and evaluating design system components
2. Hands-On Experience: Analyze component families and assess adoption patterns across various Google products in real time
3. Collaborative Learning: Participate in live voting, Q&A, and structured discussions to share insights with peers
4. Practical Takeaways: Discover strategies for improving consistency, scalability, and user experience
5. Community Resource: Contribute to findings that will be compiled into a shared knowledge base

Who Should Attend

1. Design System Practitioners working with or inspired by Material Design
2. Product Designers and PMs looking to understand implementation at scale
3. Engineers and Developers implementing Material components in their own systems
4. Leaders in Design, Product, or Engineering aiming to align product quality and system adoption

Workshop Format

1. Guided Component Exploration: Analyze specific component families within the Material 3 Design System as seen in Google products
2. Real-Time Inventory with Infa.ai: Use the Infa.ai extension to document components and identify patterns
3. Interactive Discussion: Share observations and vote on adoption trends in a constructive environment

What You'll Learn

1. How to conduct a design system audit from the outside in
2. Techniques for identifying variations and usage patterns
3. Insights into adoption and consistency across multi-product ecosystems
4. Methods to document and evaluate design systems in your own work

FAQ

1. Do I need experience with design systems?
   No prior experience is required! This session is open to everyone—from beginners to seasoned professionals—interested in Material Design and system thinking.

2. What tools will I need for the session?
   A laptop with Chrome (for the Infa.ai extension), access to FigJam, and a stable internet connection are recommended. Setup instructions will be shared in advance.

3. Will I get access to Infa.ai's premium features?
   Yes! Start a 7-day free trial of Infa.ai anytime. Additionally, check the events page to access a promo code that provides 1 month of PRO version access. This offer will be available 2 days before and after the event.

4. What if I can't stay for the entire session?
   You can always register and join the Infa community on Slack using this invite link. If you are registered for the event, you will receive the session recording by email within 1-2 days.