Masonry Layout
A masonry layout packs items of different heights into columns. Items fill vertical gaps without sharing row lines.
Another example
An inspiration board fits tall and wide cards into balanced columns with little empty space.
Main parts
- 01Outer constraint
- 02Content and spacing model
- 03Computed size or reflow result
Use it when
Use it for browsing pictures when strict row-by-row comparison doesn't matter.
Do not use it when
Avoid it when source order, keyboard order, or the expected scan path gets confusing.
Name used in code
columns / masonry Before you ship
Check content order, shared design values, component consistency, contrast, zoom, and layout changes by screen size. Verify every theme, language, and state. If there is motion, offer an equal reduced-motion experience.
Outcome: Use or define Masonry Layout to make the visual experience clear and easy to use. User context: An inspiration board fits tall and wide cards into balanced columns with little empty space. Design concept to apply: Masonry Layout. Why it fits: Use it for browsing pictures when strict row-by-row comparison doesn't matter. Do not use it when: Avoid it when source order, keyboard order, or the expected scan path gets confusing. Design requirements: Set the content order, shared design values, and reusable components. Define how the layout changes by screen size and state. Keep useful design choices separate from decoration. Inclusion and resilience: Check contrast, zoom, languages, themes, and reduced motion when needed. Do not use color or effects as the only way to show meaning. Acceptance criteria: The design stays clear on phones and desktops, at zoom, in every theme, and in all supported languages. Interactive states stay clear and consistent. Evidence and limits (evidence boundary): A formal document may still be a draft, release candidate, or final version. Check its status and browser or platform support. Unknowns to confirm: Brand limits, amount of content, supported themes and languages, target devices, and design-system rules.
Check this request
Review the current use of Masonry Layout. Definition: A masonry layout packs items of different heights into columns. Items fill vertical gaps without sharing row lines. Release checks: Check content order, shared design values, component consistency, contrast, zoom, and layout changes by screen size. Verify every theme, language, and state. If there is motion, offer an equal reduced-motion experience. Before changing code, report the evidence you found, gaps, severity, and the smallest safe fix.