The Interaction Spectrum

From conscious commands to ambient awareness

Explicit User initiates
Hybrid Natural but intentional
Implicit System infers

Select an example to see where it falls on the spectrum

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How it works

Click on any example above to explore where different interactions fall on the explicit-to-implicit spectrum.

User awareness

Understanding user awareness helps design appropriate feedback and consent mechanisms.

Design Takeaway

The best smart environments often combine explicit controls with implicit sensing - giving users both convenience and control.

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