Stappunt

Stappunt is a fictional term used to describe a small handheld device that captures a user's intention through a brief tap on its surface, recording that intention as a data tag linked to a central workspace. The concept emphasizes minimal gesture input and persistent tagging of ideas or actions.

The concept originated in online discussions of gesture-based input and speculative design; the name blends "stamp" and "punt" to suggest stamping an idea into a record with a minimal gesture.

Design and features commonly described include a palm-sized form, a capacitive touch surface, haptic feedback, and wireless connectivity (Bluetooth or near-field communication). The accompanying software assigns a category, links notes, and can trigger workflows or automations.

Usage spans collaborative brainstorming, agile planning, and educational settings, where rapid tagging of ideas or decisions is valued. In fiction and world-building, the stappunt serves as a tangible prompt that captures plot points or world facts.

As a real-world device, stappunt remains speculative and unsupported by commercial products, though it appears in design essays and creative writing as an example of gesture-based data capture.

Related concepts include tangible user interfaces and gesture-based input.