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Design Mobile Gestures

Motion & Interaction · gestures, mobile

Updated 2026-07-28

Gestures should reduce effort.
Good gestures:

Swipe actions.
Pull to refresh.
Long press.

But always consider:

Discoverability.
Accidental triggers.
Alternatives.

Hidden gestures should never hide essential functionality.
Gestures should feel natural.
Use:

Swipe:

Nearby actions.

Long press:

Secondary options.

Pull:

Refresh or reveal.

Always provide alternatives.
Hidden gestures create accessibility problems.

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