UX Design•Oct 08, 2024•4 min read
More Than a Machine: How to Name Your Digital Assistant
Naming your AI assistant is one of the most important decisions you'll make. It's not just a label; it's the first step in building a relationship with your users. A good name humanizes the technology and makes it more approachable.
Personality First
Before you choose a name, you need to define the personality of your assistant. Is it helpful and polite? Witty and sarcastic? Professional and efficient? The name should reflect these traits.
For example, if you're building a financial assistant, you might want a name that sounds trustworthy and reliable, like "Atlas" or "Vera". If you're building a creative writing assistant, you might want something more whimsical, like "Muse" or "Scribe".