In Web & Mobile Design
What is Gesture Navigation?
Gesture navigation replaces persistent navigation buttons with edge swipes and taps for system or app-level actions.
When to use Gesture Navigation?
- Modern mobile platforms where gesture paradigms are standard
- To maximize screen real estate and reduce chromeWhen not to use Gesture Navigation?
- When discoverability or learnability is a concern for your audience
- In contexts requiring explicit, always-visible controlsWhat is the anatomy of Gesture Navigation?
- Edge swipe targets and safe areas
- Haptic feedback and visual affordances
- Conflict resolution with in-app gestures