Considerations for Designing Touch UI from Punchcut on Vimeo.
1. Design for immediate access.
When everything is touchable, a streamlined interface helps users navigate quickly.
2. Tap is the new click.
Gestures must be intuitive.
Elements should respond as a user expects.
3. Clear mental models.
Create a window of perception that adds dimension to the touch experience
4. Design for real hand sizes.
Fingers come in all sizes, so ensure the design is for real people.
5. Touch feedback is key.
Users are mobile, and often distracted.
Clear feedback reinforces
What is important
Touch is merely one dimension that brings a human side to technology.
An insightful touch experience will create deeper connections to the people and content we care about most.
