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June 13, 2024

Describe processes

AI actions often take time to complete. To improve user experience, use descriptions of what is happening combined with basic animations that represent different types of actions.

A user interface screen displaying four dark gray action buttons with icons and partial text. The actions are: 'Recognizing... usage patterns in your history,' 'Recommending... new articles based on your day,' 'Ranking... feedback from Peter by relevance,' and 'Generating... a response to the latest mail from Lisa.' The background shows faint, grayed-out icons and text for additional actions like 'Optimizing,' 'Visualizing,' 'Translating,' 'Testing,' and 'Summarizing.
Human needs

When AI actions take time to complete, I want descriptions of what is happening, so I can understand the progress and different types of actions being performed.

Considerations
  • Improved Clarity: Clear, informative text paired with relevant animations helps users understand the status and nature of AI actions, making the interface more transparent and user-friendly.
  • Perceived time: Combining symbolic animations with descriptive text reduces perceived wait times and keeps users informed about the ongoing process.
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