Interactions with mobile devices and input tools resemble drawing or writing activities. According to Sulaiman and Blandford (2004), there are two different stages of interactions that involve the properties and features of the visual domain. The first stage, “pre-interaction,” occurs before the commencement of the drawing or writing activity. In this stage, artists observe the appearance of the nib and shaft of the tool and the surface of the paper. The observable shape of the nib, shape/surface texture/appearance of the shaft, and surface texture/thickness of the paper help artists to anticipate the different types of marks and the tactile sensation caused by the friction generated while drawing or writing. The next stage is “post-interaction,” which occurs after the drawing and writing activity has been completed. In this stage, the artist observes the results of the friction produced during the interaction between pen-shaped tools and paper. In addition to the visual domain, interactions and related actions in the haptic domain have been reviewed since creative activities tend to utilize both the visual and haptic modalities. Sulaiman and Blandford (2004)also added that the “holding” action enables the artist to evaluate the surface texture of the tool, along with the shape, weight, temperature, and grip in the “hand and tool” interaction. In the “tool and surface” interaction, the surface texture of the tool can be assessed by the action of “pressing,” while that of the paper and its friction can be assessed by the action of “pushing.” In the “hand and surface” interaction, the surface texture of both the tool and paper can be evaluated by the “smudging” action, which is a combination of the “press and push” actions. Consequently, it is expected that similar interactions will be also observed in the relationship between a touchscreen and different kinds of direct input devices.