FeedQUAC: Quick Unobtrusive AI-Generated Commentary

Design thrives on feedback. However, gathering constant feedback throughout the design process can be labor-intensive and disruptive. We explore how AI can bridge this gap by providing effortless, ambient feedback. We introduce FeedQUAC, a lightweight design companion that delivers real-time, read-aloud, AI-generated commentary from diverse personas based on live screenshots of the designer’s workspace. FeedQUAC is always available, context-aware, ambient, playful, and iteration-aware. In a design probe with eight 3D CAD designers, participants highlighted convenience, playfulness, confidence boosts, and inspiration. Our findings suggest that ambient interaction is a valuable consideration for both designing and evaluating future creativity support systems.