Our Flat Interfaces Have Lost Their Senses

From punch cards to touchscreens, human-computer interaction has evolved dramatically. However, today's flat interfaces, overly reliant on text input and visual elements, neglect tactile, auditory, and other sensory inputs, resulting in less rich and engaging user experiences. This article advocates for redesigning interfaces to integrate multiple interaction modalities—text, visuals, sound, haptics—to create more immersive and efficient human-computer interaction. The author suggests combining voice input and gestures for multi-sensory collaboration.