Industrial designer Adam Miklosi showcased Glyph (1), a clear cube that changes its AI mode based on how it’s turned, demonstrating a screen‑free interaction concept.

Industrial designer Adam Miklosi unveiled Glyph (1), a transparent cube that flips to change its AI mode, offering a novel screen‑free way to interact with intelligent assistants.

Concept and Design

Glyph (1) is made from clear polycarbonate, allowing users to see the internal lighting that signals the device’s state. When the cube is placed on one face, it activates a voice‑first AI assistant; rotating it to another face switches the AI to a visual‑feedback mode that projects simple icons onto nearby surfaces.

Miklosi’s goal was to explore how physical gestures can replace touchscreens, reducing visual clutter while preserving intuitive control. The design leverages the cube’s geometry to map six distinct orientations to six interaction modes, though the prototype currently uses two primary states.

Technical Implementation

Embedded sensors detect the cube’s orientation via a combination of accelerometers and gyroscopes. This data is processed by a low‑power microcontroller that triggers the appropriate AI algorithm stored on a tiny internal module. Power is supplied through a magnetic charging dock that also serves as a stand for the device.

Because the cube lacks a traditional display, all feedback is delivered through sound, haptic vibrations, and subtle LED patterns that change color based on the active mode.

Potential Applications

The screen‑less approach could be valuable in environments where visual attention is critical, such as kitchens, workshops, or public kiosks. By simply rotating the cube, users can toggle between voice commands for hands‑free operation and visual cues for discreet interactions.

  • Voice‑first assistance for hands‑free tasks
  • LED‑based visual feedback for silent environments
  • Modular orientation mapping for customizable workflows

While still a prototype, Glyph (1) demonstrates how tangible interfaces can complement digital assistants, hinting at a future where physical objects become the primary conduit for AI interaction.

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Read the full coverage on Parametric Architecture’s article on Glyph (1).

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