Following the major redesign of Gmail, Google has announced it’s rolling out a fresh look for its cloud storage solution, Google Drive. The service’s new look will mimic the new Gmail to an extent with Google’s newly updated Material Design language playing a big role in how it appears. There are new colors, shadow effects, and a lot more white space in the new version, and it looks pretty good.
We’re making some updates to the look and feel of Google Drive on the web. There’s no change in functionality, but some icons and buttons have moved, and there’s a range of visual tweaks to align with Google’s latest material design principles. We built that this new interface to create a responsive and efficient experience for Drive users, and to feel cohesive with other G Suite products, such as the recently redesigned Gmail.
Specific changes include:
- The logo in the top left has been changed to the Google Drive logo.
- If you’ve added a custom company logo, it is now in the top right.
- The Settings icon has been moved in line with the search bar.
- The Help Center icon has been moved in line with the search bar.
- The page background is now white, not gray.
- The “New” button has been updated.
- The font used for headers has been changed.
Google says the new design is first rolling out to G Suite users. In the coming days, the company says all users of Google Drive can expect the new look.
You must log in to post a comment.