Design

Logging interface friction from observed sessions

A second AI observes simulated sessions and produces a friction log capturing hesitation, misclicks, and near-drop-off moments to surface UX problems early.

Why the human is still essential here

A human is needed to judge whether the detected friction reflects a real design problem, understand the underlying cause, and choose the right design response.

How people use this

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AI groups recurring usability issues from observations and transcripts into themes so teams can turn messy testing output into a prioritized friction log.

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My design process at ReferRush right now:

My design process at ReferRush right now:

1.AI simulates 5 real merchant personas using my app

2.A second AI acts as a senior PM silently watching them struggle

http://3.PM writes a friction log with every hesitation, misclick, and almost-uninstall moment

4.A builder AI takes that feedback and rebuilds the entire front end

5.Loop back to step 1


I’m running user testing at the speed of thought with zero recruits, zero scheduling, and zero bias. Each round takes minutes, not weeks.


This two-prompt system is catching UX problems I would have shipped and found out about 3 months later from a 1-star review.

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Vikram PaiCEO at ReferRush
Mar 21, 2026
Logging interface friction from observed sessions - People Use AI