Android Wear OS Design Principles
Android Wear OS design principles focus on creating glanceable, standalone wearable experiences that help people complete critical tasks quickly while staying present and productive.
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Design for critical tasks
Focus on one or two tasks rather than a full app experience, prioritising essential functionality that users need to accomplish quickly on their wrist.
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Optimize for the wrist
Help people complete tasks on the watch within seconds to avoid ergonomic discomfort or arm fatigue, designing for quick interactions that respect wearable form factors.
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Better together
Consider which actions are appropriate for each device, using watches for quick frequent tasks while mobile devices handle prolonged and complex interactions.
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Always relevant
Keep content on the watch face relevant to the user by updating app content based on their context such as time, place and current activity.
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Works offline
Design for slow connections and offline use cases such as exercising and commuting, ensuring functionality remains available without constant connectivity.
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