HAX Design Library

Interactive collection of the 18 Guidelines for Human-AI Interaction, with design patterns for applying them and examples.

Guideline 1

Guideline 1

Make clear what the system can do

Help the user understand what the AI system is capable of doing.
Guideline 1 > Pattern 1A

Pattern 1A: Introductory blurb
Guideline 1 > Pattern 1A > Example

D365 Marketing | 1A: Introductory blurb

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Guideline 1 > Pattern 1B

Pattern 1B: Use explanation (G11) patterns
Guideline 1 > Pattern 1C

Pattern 1C: Expose system controls
Guideline 1 > Pattern 1D

Pattern 1D: Demonstrate possible system inputs
Guideline 1 > Pattern 1E

Pattern 1E: Show a set of system outputs

Guideline 3

Guideline 3

Time services based on context

Time when to act or interrupt based on the user’s current task and environment.

Guideline 8

Guideline 8

Support efficient dismissal

Make it easy to dismiss or ignore undesired AI system services.
Guideline 8 > Example

Instagram | G8: Support efficient dismissal

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Guideline 18

Guideline 18

Notify users about changes

Inform the user when the AI system adds or updates its capabilities.