ffsshhttiikk What I do
- Apply cognitive science to AI design
- Understand human cognition for better UX
- Design human-centered AI systems
- Model cognitive processes
- Create intuitive interfaces
When to use me
Use me when:
- Building human-centered AI
- Designing intuitive interfaces
- Understanding user mental models
- Improving AI interpretability
Key Concepts
Cognitive Principles for AI
- Mental Models: Users have internal representations
- Attention: Limited capacity, needs prioritization
- Memory: Working memory constraints, chunking
- Decision Making: Bounded rationality
Cognitive Load in UI
# Principles to reduce cognitive load
design_principles = {
"progressive_disclosure": "Show complexity gradually",
"chunking": "Group related items (7±2)",
"visual_hierarchy": "Guide attention",
"consistency": "Reduce learning",
"feedback": "Confirm actions",
"recognition_vs_recall": "Minimize memory load"
}
User Mental Models
- Match system to user's conceptual model
- Use familiar metaphors
- Provide clear affordances
- Enable undo and recovery
- Manage expectations
Applying Cognitive Science
- Information Processing: Input → Processing → Output
- Dual Process Theory: System 1 (fast, intuitive) + System 2 (slow, deliberate)
- Gestalt Principles: Proximity, similarity, continuity
- Fitts's Law: Time to reach target depends on distance/size