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Material Design Cards

Documents cards for displaying content and actions about a single topic, with scan-friendly summaries and actionable information.

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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports

Pattern Supported decision Required contract Claim note
Card grid Choose card grid when users need to see multiple objects at once and visual preview or compact card identity helps them choose. Each card represents one object and keeps title, preview, key metadata, state, and actions in the same relative positions across cards. Supports card content and actions around one topic with scan-friendly summaries.
Card list Choose card list when each item needs more context, imagery, or mixed metadata than a dense row can comfortably show. Each card represents one object or concept and exposes one primary identity that stays visible across all states. Material cards guidance supports single-topic card content, actions, and scannable actionable information.

Evidence Role

This source is treated as platform-guideline evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.

Publisher: Google Material Design. Last checked: .