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What I think of Zero UI:
The best interface is no interface. – Golden Krishna
After reading the articles and watching the lectures, I think that zero UI really means “screenless user interface”. Just as Golden Krishna says, “the best interface is no interface”. I really like the idea that designers need to think “non-linearly” as John Brownlee indicated in his article, which requires the designers to think beyond a 2D screen and work in a 3D environment to cohere different senses such as sound, vision, etc. This has led me to wonder: How does zero UI influence our life now? Through what means can zero UI change our life experience?
How zero UI change our life:
Although zero UI is a fairly new phrase, it actually has been used in several different areas in our life.
1.Zero UI and Game:
八分音符酱(Ba Fen Yin Fu Jiang) is a Japanese platforming game where the player controls the main character using their voice. The higher the pitch is, the higher the character can jump. Although it is just a simple game, it really changes our traditional way of playing platform games which involves the keyboard. Click here to see the video
2.Zero UI and Business
Amazon Alexa is a virtual assistant embedded in the smart speaker called Echo. Now it is in collaboration with both Uber and Starbucks. When installed at one’s home, Alexa will record the geographical information automatically and connects itself to Uber and Starbuck’s service. The user simply needs to say “Book a ride to ..” or “I’d like to order ..” to Alexa, it will complete the order for you.
3. Screenless interface: wearable technology
Huawei has collaborated with Gentle Monster, a Korean sunglass brand, and developed smart sunglasses. The user just needs to tap on the glasses to answer phone calls or play music. Click here to learn more.