Curompt: A Spatially Situated Interface for Generative AI in 3D Design Software

Generative AI tools are increasingly being integrated into various workflows. Many powerful AI systems, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok, are accessed through simple chat interfaces. While these language-based interactions may seem intuitive and futuristic, they also bear a resemblance to early computer command lines. With our prototype system, Curompt (combined cursor+prompt), we explore how to integrate conversational interaction powered by generative AI into familiar graphical interfaces with direct manipulation. We focused on the 3D environment, where relying on language-based interactions alone proves to be challenging.