Motor & Ergonomics

Targets & Spacing

Targets

  • Min sizes: 44×44 pt (iOS), 48×48 dp (Android).
  • Add 8–12 px spacing between adjacent targets.

Placement

  • Use edges/corners; exploit motor “sticky” boundaries.
  • Avoid placing destructive actions near primary actions.

References

  • Apple HIG — Touch Targets: https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/visual-design/adaptivity-and-layout#Touch-Targets
  • Material Design — Minimum touch target size: https://m3.material.io/foundations/accessible-design/accessibility-basics
  • Fitts’s Law resources (e.g., Accot & Zhai, Steering law) for pointing performance.
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