Custom-designed software tailored for individual users may emerge, but there are challenges in achieving this level of personalization effectively.

AI app developers often treat system prompts like traditional code, maintaining a divide between users and developers that limits customization and personalization, leading to AI applications functioning as lowest common denominator software with generic outputs that lack individual expression.

It's provocative to think about how smart devices in the home can shape our interactions and understanding of culture, values, and personal history.

Companies like Amazon are strategically rolling out smart devices, initially presenting them as simple smart speakers without overwhelming users with technical details.

Personas help navigate the trade-off between catering to tech-savvy users and those who are less familiar with technology.

The best approach is to design something for a specific user rather than trying to cater to everyone.

The goal is to first get people comfortable with talking to a speaker before introducing more advanced features that could control their entire home.

Software design is fundamentally about decomposing complex systems into smaller, manageable units that can be implemented independently.

I aim to create a relationship with users that feels more attentive and caring than existing smart home devices like Alexa.