touch-target-design

What problem does it solve?

Designers need to ensure touch targets are large enough, well-spaced, and forgiving to accommodate users with motor difficulties, tremors, limited dexterity, or assistive pointing devices.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Generous Hit Areas: Ensure tappable region extends beyond visible controls using padding and making the entire row tappable.
• Forgiving Interactions: Trigger actions on touch-up; require deliberate actions for destructive choices; avoid single-tap interactions for tremor-prone users.
• Spacing for Safety: Maintain 8px minimum gaps between targets; keep primary actions in thumb-friendly regions on mobile.
• Alternatives to Precision: Provide text inputs or zoom/pinch support for users needing precision control.
• Assessment Questions: Use to evaluate accessibility readiness and interaction safety.

Quick Start

Apply generous hit areas and forgiving interactions to mobile interfaces.