Google has inadvertently revealed its next major Android redesign, dubbed Material 3 Expressive, through a now-deleted blog post. The company describes the update as the "most researched" yet, with the goal of making its interface more appealing and easier to use.

The deleted blog post, which was spotted by 9to5Google, outlines the development of Material 3 Expressive, which involved 46 rounds of design and research with over 18,000 participants. The design language focuses on using color, shape, size, and motion to create a more usable product. Google will also be dedicating a session to Material 3 Expressive at its upcoming Google I/O conference later this month.

As part of its research, Google conducted in-depth studies on user behavior, including where participants focused their attention in a design, how they reacted to different visual elements, and how quickly they understood an interface. The company also evaluated individual elements, such as which progress indicator made waiting times feel faster and how large a button could be without overwhelming other items.

According to Google, the Material 3 Expressive design allowed users to find key elements in the interface up to four times faster compared to the existing Material 3 design. Additionally, the design seems to "level the playing field for users of all ages," as it helped people over 45 years old spot interface elements just as quickly as younger users.

This leak comes on the heels of recent reports suggesting that Google is planning to roll out changes across Android's user interface, including redesigned status bar icons, a new clock font, and a reworked quick settings menu. Other leaks have shown changes to the Google Clock app as well.

At the time of writing, Google has not republished the blog post, and it is unclear when the company intended to officially announce Material 3 Expressive. The Verge reached out to Google for more information but did not receive an immediate response.

This development is significant, as it marks a major overhaul of Android's design language. The implications of Material 3 Expressive are far-reaching, and it will be interesting to see how the new design is received by users and developers alike. With Google I/O just around the corner, we can expect to learn more about Material 3 Expressive and its potential impact on the Android ecosystem.