Declarative Dragging: UIST 2026 Best Paper

Declarative Dragging presents a novel approach to specifying drag-and-drop interactions in user interfaces. Rather than imperative drag handlers, authors declare which future model states should be accessible by dragging an element. The system automatically renders possible target states and determines drop zones based on where the element lands in each. This paper was recognized as Best Paper at UIST 2026, a premier venue for human-computer interaction research. The work bridges interaction design and interface development, offering insights for anyone building interactive systems.