Ian Lippincott

This experience carries the “peripherals” that are found in human-human interaction and mirrors them in our conversations with our connected devices. By communicating a device’s emotions through non-human physical elements, this experience provides greater immersion during an interaction with a smart assistant. The “entity” created through this physical manifestation is meant to decrease the friction during interaction by increasing the presence and responsiveness of your device.

The knowledge we share with our devices is often more than we may share with a close friend, but the barrier for connection is greater when it comes to real-world relationships