37 / MOTION
Button Press Scale
The problem
A button that doesn't visually react on press feels dead, leaving you unsure the tap registered.
The solution
The button scales down immediately on press and springs back on release.
Experiment
Task: Press and hold each button.
NAIVE
press feedbackFALSE
scale1
THOUGHTFUL
press feedbackTRUE
scale0.94
Play with the values
0.94
How it works
Seen in
Primary actions
Submit and confirm buttons give a satisfying press response.
Icon buttons
Small controls confirm the tap landed with a quick scale.
Cards & tiles
Tappable cards depress slightly to feel physical.
Mobile keys
On-screen keys acknowledge each press instantly.