This fall, owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco devices will see the release of a new version of the proprietary HyperOS 3 software platform, which will bring quite a lot of interesting things to smartphones and tablets.
We recently talked about the most interesting changes and innovations expected in HyperOS 3 in this article, and now we have information about the possibility of introducing the latest design style, Material Design 3 Expressive, developed by Google specialists, into HyperOS 3.
This new evolution of Google’s design approach will offer more emotional interaction, more expressive visuals, and more pronounced blur effects that look quite similar to some elements in the current Xiaomi HyperOS 2 interface.
Since Xiaomi has been teetering on the edge for a long time between adhering to Android design standards and working on its own visual style in MIUI and HyperOS, it becomes interesting how the upcoming HyperOS 3 will meet Google’s requirements and whether the new Material Design 3 Expressive will appear on Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco.
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What is Material Design 3 Expressive?
Google’s new Material Design 3 Expressive visual design will focus on developing a “delightful user experience” through an “emotional connection.” The release highlights bold shapes, rich colors, and richer visual effects that make the user interface more appealing.
Material Design 3 Expressive appears to be an improvement rather than a complete reworking of the original Material You, which debuted in 2021. The main improvements include:
- Emotional engagement of users through visual elements.
- Bright elements that highlight the key elements of the interface.
- Enhanced accessibility for older users.
- Reducing usage gaps among different age groups.
- There are more possibilities for customizing the interface without compromising functional specificity.
At the same time, Google research has shown that users overwhelmingly prefer more expressive designs that are best suited to emphasize key elements and increase work efficiency.
Possible consequences for Xiaomi HyperOS 3
The HyperOS firmware, which replaced MIUI as Xiaomi’s proprietary system in the second half of 2023, already has several features that support a similar trend, including:
- Widespread use of blur effects in the notification center and control panels.
- Dynamic color schemes that adapt to the desktop wallpaper.
- Smooth transitions and smooth animations between interface elements.
- A unique visual arrangement that highlights key information.
Since HyperOS is an Android—based system, Xiaomi will have the advantage of being a pioneer in using these new design standards. This means both an opportunity and a challenge for Xiaomi’s design department.
The parallels with the current HyperOS 2 blur effects and what Google is apparently adopting indicate that Xiaomi is ahead of the curve when it comes to the modern interface. However, adapting HyperOS’ unique style to the new Android standards will not be an easy task.
What can Xiaomi users expect?
If Xiaomi developers do include aspects of Material Design 3 Expressive in future versions of HyperOS, including the upcoming HyperOS 3, users may witness the following changes:
- Greater visual priority with larger interactive elements.
- Advanced features for older users.
- More personalized and emotional interface elements.
- More refined blur effects, extending their current implementation in HyperOS 2.
- Closer integration into the Google ecosystem without losing Xiaomi’s identity.
P.S. We collect all the most interesting information about the new version of the HyperOS 3 software platform here, and all the most interesting news about HyperOS can be found in this section.
