Common design layouts---also known as canonical design layouts---are proven,
versatile app layouts that provide an optimal user experience on the wide
variety of screen sizes that are available with Wear OS.

Use adaptive and responsive UI principles to deliver the highest quality
experience for everyone. Adaptive UIs stretch and change to make the most of
all available screen space, no matter what size screen they're rendered on.

Adaptive UIs change responsively, using components and methods built directly
into the layout logic. These layouts also utilize screen size
breakpoints---applying a different design on different screen sizes---to create an
even richer experience for everyone.

## Use established common layouts

Use established canonical layouts to help your UIs adapt smoothly across a
range of device sizes. These canonical layouts offer a high quality experience
across all screen sizes.


![Two messages appear between a title and a button](https://developer.android.com/static/wear/images/design/common-layouts-tiles.png)

**Tiles (non-scrolling layouts)**

Tiles are non-scrolling view layouts which provide quick access to information
and actions users need to get things done. With a swipe from the watch face, a
user can see how they are progressing towards their fitness goals, check the
weather, and more. Launch an app or get essential tasks done quickly from tiles.  
![Vertical scrolling message chat](https://developer.android.com/static/wear/images/design/common-layouts-apps-scrolling.png)

**Apps (scrolling layouts)**

Scrolling app view layouts include lists (`ScalingLazyColumn`) and dialogs.
These layouts make up the majority of app screens, and they represent a
collection of components which need to adapt to larger screen sizes.  
![Prompt with two buttons](https://developer.android.com/static/wear/images/design/common-layouts-apps-non-scrolling.png)

**Apps (non-scrolling layouts)**

Non-scrolling app view layouts include media players, pickers, switchers, some
dialogs, and special fitness or tracking screens that use progress indicators.

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