Matching AI Modality to User Intent in Product Design
Smashing Magazine
EDITOR BRIEF
The article argues that chat is only one option for AI interfaces, not the default for everything. It explains that teams should choose how users give input and receive output based on the task, the user’s setting, and how much mental effort they already have. It introduces a Task Audit and an Input/Output Alignment Matrix to help pick the right interface.
INSIGHTS
For learners, this shows that good AI products are not just about the model; they are about the interface. A useful next step is to map one real user task and decide whether typing, speaking, visuals, or another mode is the best fit.
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