UX Glossary Interaction Design

Gesture

Interaction Design

A physical movement performed by a user — tap, swipe, pinch, shake, or scroll — that the system interprets as a command. Unlike button-based interactions, gestures are largely invisible and undiscoverable, requiring deliberate onboarding, consistent behavior across the system, and always offering an alternative input path for accessibility.

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