UI & UXConference40min
Flutter for TV: No touch. No gestures. Can you still build a Great UX?
This talk explores designing Flutter apps for TVs and remote-controlled devices, focusing on navigation without touch. Learn to use Flutter’s focus system and directional navigation, adapt UI design for limited input, and structure widget trees for intuitive, accessible, and enjoyable user experiences on non-touch platforms.
Vadym PinchukSky
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Friday, April 24, 16:25-17:05
MC 2
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Building applications for TVs and other remote-controlled devices isn’t the same as building for mobile. There’s no touch. No gestures. Just a handful of buttons—left, right, up and down. That constraint changes everything.
In this talk, you’ll learn how to design and build Flutter interfaces for these input-limited environments using the power of focus navigation. We’ll dive into Flutter’s focus system, directional navigation logic, and how to create clean, intuitive UIs that users can control from across the room.
If you’re used to building for touchscreens, this session will help you shift your thinking—and show you how to create smooth, accessible, and fun experiences on remote-controlled devices.
Key takeaways:
- Understand how to navigate UIs using only directional inputs
- Learn how Flutter’s focus system (FocusNode, FocusTraversalPolicy, etc.) enables non-touch interactions
- Discover UI design patterns for limited-input environments like TVs
- See how to structure widget tree for predictable, intuitive focus behaviour
- Gain practical techniques to build polished, accessible apps for remote-controlled devices
In this talk, you’ll learn how to design and build Flutter interfaces for these input-limited environments using the power of focus navigation. We’ll dive into Flutter’s focus system, directional navigation logic, and how to create clean, intuitive UIs that users can control from across the room.
If you’re used to building for touchscreens, this session will help you shift your thinking—and show you how to create smooth, accessible, and fun experiences on remote-controlled devices.
Key takeaways:
- Understand how to navigate UIs using only directional inputs
- Learn how Flutter’s focus system (FocusNode, FocusTraversalPolicy, etc.) enables non-touch interactions
- Discover UI design patterns for limited-input environments like TVs
- See how to structure widget tree for predictable, intuitive focus behaviour
- Gain practical techniques to build polished, accessible apps for remote-controlled devices
Vadym Pinchuk
Vadym is a seasoned mobile app developer with over 8 years of experience in Android and more than 4 years in cross-platform development using Flutter. He has worked with industry leaders such as Samsung, Volvo, Instagram, and Sky, as well as numerous startups, delivering high-quality mobile solutions across diverse sectors.In 2025, Vadym was recognized as a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Flutter & Dart, acknowledging his deep expertise and active contributions to the community.As a speaker, Vadym has shared his insights at local meetups, DevFests, and major international conferences including Droidcon, Fluttercon, FlutterHeroes, and Appdevcon. He also actively supports community events as an MC and stage manager, bringing energy to the stage and ensuring smooth experiences at conferences.Passionate about developer education, Vadym is dedicated to mentoring others and supporting growth across the tech community.
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