Responsive layout adaptation

Apple interfaces need to work well across many different situations. Designs must adapt smoothly when users rotate devices, resize windows, change text size, or view content on different screens. Each design should stay familiar and usable across all these changes. Key adaptations to plan for include different screen sizes and resolutions, portrait and landscape orientations, and system features like Dynamic Island. Layouts should also handle text size changes when users adjust their accessibility settings, and support different language directions for international users.

Good adaptable design starts with testing. Preview your layouts on both small and large screens, test different orientations, and check how text size changes affect your design. When scaling design elements, maintain their proportions to keep visuals clear and prevent distortion.^[1]