Interaction State
An Interaction State shows a control's current condition. Examples include default, hover, focus, pressed, disabled, loading, error, and success.
Another example
A submit button clearly shows when it's ready, working, done, or stopped by an error.
Main parts
- 01State signal
- 02Human-readable message
- 03Timing or progress
- 04Recovery path
Use it when
Plan every state when designing a component, not only its perfect still image.
Do not use it when
Never leave a control looking unchanged while work, failure, or success happens.
Name used in code
:hover / :focus-visible / aria-disabled Before you ship
Check content order, shared design values, component consistency, contrast, zoom, and layout changes by screen size. Verify every theme, language, and state. If there is motion, offer an equal reduced-motion experience.
Outcome: Use or define Interaction State to make the visual experience clear and easy to use. User context: A submit button clearly shows when it's ready, working, done, or stopped by an error. Design concept to apply: Interaction State. Why it fits: Plan every state when designing a component, not only its perfect still image. Do not use it when: Never leave a control looking unchanged while work, failure, or success happens. Design requirements: Set the content order, shared design values, and reusable components. Define how the layout changes by screen size and state. Keep useful design choices separate from decoration. Inclusion and resilience: Check contrast, zoom, languages, themes, and reduced motion when needed. Do not use color or effects as the only way to show meaning. Acceptance criteria: The design stays clear on phones and desktops, at zoom, in every theme, and in all supported languages. Interactive states stay clear and consistent. Evidence and limits (evidence boundary): No single official standard controls the whole term. Its meaning may change across teams, platforms, or frameworks. Unknowns to confirm: Brand limits, amount of content, supported themes and languages, target devices, and design-system rules.
Check this request
Review the current use of Interaction State. Definition: An Interaction State shows a control's current condition. Examples include default, hover, focus, pressed, disabled, loading, error, and success. Release checks: Check content order, shared design values, component consistency, contrast, zoom, and layout changes by screen size. Verify every theme, language, and state. If there is motion, offer an equal reduced-motion experience. Before changing code, report the evidence you found, gaps, severity, and the smallest safe fix.