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AI UX design patterns

The new vocabulary of product design. 10 patterns for AI agents, uncertainty, errors, memory and trust. Each one shows a weak and a strong version, the principle behind it and where it breaks.

By Sarit Elisha, founder of Irreplaceable · Updated October 10, 2026

Control & recovery

AX-01Agent takes a money actionMoney actions need a way back.
AX-05Agent books on its ownIrreversible actions need approval.

Feedback & errors

AX-02Long AI waitShow progress. Give control.
AX-07AI fails halfwayAn error says what happened and what to do next.

Uncertainty

AX-03Model isn't sureDon't show a percent. Ask the question that decides.
AX-10Generic disclaimerName the specific uncertainty, not a general warning.

Trust & memory

AX-04Confident answer, no sourceA claim without a source is a guess.
AX-08Silent memoryMemory is visible and controllable.

Interface & starts

AX-06Empty AI featureEmpty is a chance to show what's possible.
AX-09Comparison as textThe answer can be an interface.

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