AI, Interface Design, and Cultural Context at the Cybernetics Society, UK.

On Tuesday 12 August 2025, ATII’s Founder, Prof. Rose Margaret Ekeng Itua, delivered an engaging presentation at The Next Cybernetics Live hosted by the Cybernetics Society UK. Her talk, titled “Interface Design, AI, and its Current Challenges”, explored the critical role of human factors, cognitive systems, and cultural awareness in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

Prof. Rose Margaret emphasized that effective interface design goes beyond technical capability as it must align with how humans think, learn, and interact. Drawing on principles of cognitive ergonomics, she discussed:

• Minimizing Memory Load: Designing systems that reduce cognitive strain by simplifying user demands and avoiding information overload.
• Facilitating Learning: Building intuitive interfaces with clear instructions, feedback loops, and supportive user guidance.
• Error Prevention and Recovery: Integrating features that help prevent mistakes and enable users to recover from errors without frustration.

She also highlighted the role of human factors in interface development, noting that:

 

• Physical aspects such as ergonomics improve comfort and reduce
• Cognitive factors influence how users perceive, process, and understand
• Emotional influence boosts user satisfaction through engaging and pleasant interaction experiences.

One of the session’s most compelling themes was the intersection of culture and technology. Prof. Rose Margaret underscored that cultural and situational awareness is often overlooked in AI and interface design, yet it is essential for global adoption. She explained that systems designed without sensitivity to cultural norms, local user behavior, and situational contexts risk alienating users and reducing usability.

“Technology must meet people where they are in their cultural context, cognitive reality, and lived experience,” she remarked.

Her thought provoking presentation sparked discussions on how AI can be both human centered and culturally intelligent, ensuring that innovation truly serves diverse global communities.

ATII is proud to have been represented at this prestigious event, reinforcing our commitment to driving intentional, inclusive, and impactful innovation.ATII Founder

 

Delivers Insightful Talk on AI, Interface Design, and Cultural Context at the Cybernetics Society, UK

On Tuesday 12 August 2025, ATII’s Founder, Prof. Rose Margaret Ekeng Itua, delivered an engaging presentation at The Next Cybernetics Live hosted by the Cybernetics Society UK. Her talk, titled “Interface Design, AI, and its Current Challenges”, explored the critical role of human factors, cognitive systems, and cultural awareness in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

Prof. Rose Margaret emphasized that effective interface design goes beyond technical capability as it must align with how humans think, learn, and interact. Drawing on principles of cognitive ergonomics, she discussed:

• Minimizing Memory Load: Designing systems that reduce cognitive strain by simplifying user demands and avoiding information overload.
• Facilitating Learning: Building intuitive interfaces with clear instructions, feedback loops, and supportive user guidance.
• Error Prevention and Recovery: Integrating features that help prevent mistakes and enable users to recover from errors without frustration.

She also highlighted the role of human factors in interface development, noting that:

 

• Physical aspects such as ergonomics improve comfort and reduce
• Cognitive factors influence how users perceive, process, and understand
• Emotional influence boosts user satisfaction through engaging and pleasant interaction experiences.

One of the session’s most compelling themes was the intersection of culture and technology. Prof. Rose Margaret underscored that cultural and situational awareness is often overlooked in AI and interface design, yet it is essential for global adoption. She explained that systems designed without sensitivity to cultural norms, local user behavior, and situational contexts risk alienating users and reducing usability.

“Technology must meet people where they are in their cultural context, cognitive reality, and lived experience,” she remarked.

Her thought provoking presentation sparked discussions on how AI can be both human centered and culturally intelligent, ensuring that innovation truly serves diverse global communities.

ATII is proud to have been represented at this prestigious event, reinforcing our commitment to driving intentional, inclusive, and impactful innovation.

Distinguished Attendees

 

The event gathered an impressive array of cyberneticians, professors, and researchers from the UK and beyond, each bringing unique perspectives to the conversation:

• Allenby Leonard: A respected scholar in cybernetics and systems thinking known for advancing the understanding of how systems adapt and evolve.
• David Deehurst: An academic recognized for contributions to educational technology and its application in science learning environments.
• Gerald de Zeeuw: A pioneering thinker in systems theory whose work bridges scientific modeling with practical societal applications.
• Peter D Tuddenham: A leader in ocean literacy and systems education promoting knowledge sharing on global sustainability.
• Margaret Heath: A dedicated researcher focused on the relationship between human interaction and complex systems design.
• Fabian Thompsett: A writer and educator engaged in cultural history and its connection to collective systems of knowledge.
• August Jekinson: A systems analyst with expertise in organizational adaptation and dynamic problem solving.
• Adrian Guel Cortez: An innovator exploring the integration of artificial intelligence into user friendly interactive systems.
• Chris Heald: A professional interested in the intersection of systems design and human community development.
• Catherine Lawez: A researcher passionate about participatory design and the role of culture in shaping human computer interaction.
• Abdul Aziz: An expert in the application of systems thinking to sustainable technology development.
• Miguel Marcos Martinez: A technology strategist working on bridging advanced AI solutions with diverse global markets.

 

 

Distinguished Attendees/Contributors

 

The event gathered an impressive array of cyberneticians, professors, and researchers from the UK and beyond, each bringing unique perspectives to the conversation:

• Allenby Leonard: A respected scholar in cybernetics and systems thinking known for advancing the understanding of how systems adapt and evolve.
• David Deehurst: An academic recognized for contributions to educational technology and its application in science learning environments.
• Gerald de Zeeuw: A pioneering thinker in systems theory whose work bridges scientific modeling with practical societal applications.
• Peter D Tuddenham: A leader in ocean literacy and systems education promoting knowledge sharing on global sustainability.

 

• Margaret Heath: A dedicated researcher focused on the relationship between human interaction and complex systems design.
• Fabian Thompsett: A writer and educator engaged in cultural history and its connection to collective systems of knowledge.
• August Jekinson: A systems analyst with expertise in organizational adaptation and dynamic problem solving.
• Adrian Guel Cortez: An innovator exploring the integration of artificial intelligence into user friendly interactive systems.
• Chris Heald: A professional interested in the intersection of systems design and human community development.
• Catherine Lawez: A researcher passionate about participatory design and the role of culture in shaping human computer interaction.
• Abdul Aziz: An expert in the application of systems thinking to sustainable technology development.
• Miguel Marcos Martinez: A technology strategist working on bridging advanced AI solutions with diverse global markets.

And many others….