Humanizing AI in UX Writing

Bibin Parukoor Thomas
Bynder Design
Published in
2 min readMay 3, 2023

Bridging the Gap between Technology and People

As AI technologies become increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, there’s a growing need to ensure that they’re designed with human-centric principles. And one of the most critical areas in this regard is UX writing. It encompasses everything from button labels to error messages, and its primary goal is to help users achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.

However, when it comes to AI-powered interfaces, there’s often a danger of creating experiences that feel cold, impersonal, or even hostile. To avoid these pitfalls, UX writers need to focus on humanizing AI in their language choices. This means using words and phrases that feel natural and conversational, rather than robotic or overly formal. It also means being mindful of the emotions that users may be experiencing and tailoring the language accordingly.

So, whether you’re a UX writer, designer, or simply interested in the impact of AI on our daily lives, join us as we navigate the exciting and rapidly-evolving world of humanizing AI in UX writing in the latest episode of Bynder Talks. We have James Peacock, Hugh Downer, and Shane Prendergast from our Gather Content (brought to you by Bynder) team joining the discussion. Listen to the full episode on Spotify.

Ultimately, the goal of humanizing AI in UX writing is to create interfaces that feel intuitive, empathetic, and engaging. By putting users at the center of the design process and using language that resonates with their needs and emotions, we can create experiences that are truly human-centered.

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Bibin Parukoor Thomas
Bynder Design

Product Designer @ Bynder | Podcast Host | Engineer on paper, designer by heart!