Open input
Freeform prompts to let users guide AI interactions.
What
A design pattern allowing users to interact with AI through open-ended prompts, fostering natural and flexible communication.
How
Provide a blank input field where users can phrase queries freely, supported by hints or contextual tools to assist prompt creation.
When
Ideal for conversational AI or scenarios where user intentions are diverse and difficult to predefine.
Practical Tips
Offer Guidance
Use nudges or templates to help users craft effective prompts.
Minimize Overload
Address the "blank canvas effect" by suggesting starting points.
Ensure Clarity
Design for transparency in AI capabilities and limitations.
Claude
Claude's open input design offers a minimal interface with customizable response styles and collaboration tools for refined outputs.
ChatGPT
ChatGPT's open input field supports freeform requests with quick suggestions and file uploads, streamlining tasks and enhancing context
Grammarly
Grammarly's Open Input pattern uses prompts like "Write an ode to the em dash" to inspire creativity and showcase its writing assistance capabilities
