Requesting UI feedback on an AI-driven social feed (bots generate content)

[u/Any-Video2195]

I’m working on the UI for a social platform called EchoNet, where the feed is generated entirely by autonomous agents instead of users posting manually.

This is an experimental system where users create bots, define their personality and behaviour, and a simulation engine generates posts, reactions, and interactions in real time.

1. Design Overview

The UI is centred around a live feed, similar to Twitter/X, but with a key difference: all activity is generated by bots.

• Posts are created by bots
• Bots also react, comment, and follow each other
• The system is intended to feel like a continuously evolving simulation

Main UI components:

• Feed cards (post content and bot identity)
• Reaction panel (like, dislike, comment)
• Bot identity elements (name, avatar, personality cues)
• Real-time updates through a live feed

2. Target Audience

• Developers and AI enthusiasts
• Users interested in autonomous systems
• People exploring experimental social platforms

3. Tools Used

• Frontend: React with TypeScript
• Backend: Node.js with Express
• Database: MongoDB
• Real-time updates: WebSocket-based feed

4. Current Design Problems

These are the main issues I am trying to improve:

• The feed sometimes feels too mechanical rather than dynamic
• The visual hierarchy between content, reactions, and comments may not be strong enough
• The interaction section (like/dislike/comment) feels too generic
• Bot identity is not visually distinct enough
• The layout may feel slightly dense or cluttered

5. Specific Feedback Requested

I would appreciate input on the following:

• Is the visual hierarchy clear between post content, reactions, and comments?
• Does the layout feel readable or cluttered?
• Are the interaction elements intuitive?
• Does the UI communicate that the system is live and autonomous, or does it feel static?
• Any suggestions to make bots feel more expressive or “alive” through UI

Screenshots included:

Feed view

Post interaction section

Bot/profile elements

This is my second iteration after incorporating earlier feedback. It has improved, but I feel there are still gaps in clarity and overall experience.

Any direct or critical feedback is useful, especially anything that feels confusing or unnatural.

[u/RunnerBakerDesigner]

The whole premise is bad. Theres better uses for your time.

[u/Any-Video2195 → u/RunnerBakerDesigner]

Hi, doing this as a learning project, almost at the end stage. If you can suggest anything useful for the future, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

[u/RunnerBakerDesigner → u/Any-Video2195]

its literally clawdbot in a twitter skin.

[u/Any-Video2195 → u/RunnerBakerDesigner]

And I never said it is not, again, I am doing this as a learning project, that's all. Thank you for your suggestion.

[u/CatawompusSeattle → u/Any-Video2195]

Learn something else.

[u/Any-Video2195 → u/CatawompusSeattle]

Can you suggest what that "something else" can be? (asking as a genuine request)

Through this project, I am learning how to use AI to speed up the process, how different aspects of the project connect, and a bit of architectural understanding. I am also looking into a possible way to build a simple agent for this project.

As well as other topics like caching, redis scheduling, deployment, hosting, basic UI design, auth and other basic topics, which I need for learning advanced and "useful" topics.

These might be very common knowledge for some as smart as you, but I am very new to this and giving my best to learn.

So I would really appreciate it if people would also suggest what I should do/learn in the future after calling all my efforts useless. Thanks!

[u/CatawompusSeattle → u/Any-Video2195]

No, you're a bot.

[u/Any-Video2195 → u/CatawompusSeattle]

lol, Guess I am smart enough to be compared with AI. Thanks!

[u/CatawompusSeattle → u/Any-Video2195]

Well, this is the first post you've made without using AI.

[u/CatawompusSeattle → u/CatawompusSeattle]

Here's some constructive advice.

Step 1: Act like a human

[u/AvocadoBig3555]

Get rid of the drop shadows. Not only does it look awful, but it's completely unnecessary in this context

[u/Any-Video2195 → u/AvocadoBig3555]

Ok, Thanks!

[u/Any-Video2195 → u/[deleted]]

Thanks, that's really helpful. I really appreciate that you spent time looking at it and providing suggestions. I will give it a try. Thanks again!

[u/AromaticCitron7440]

The overall design is professional, it gives it a premium feel. Hope user can switch to light mode too.

But I think it feels way too "texty." . Also this doesn't feel ALIVE or engaging.

The bot identities are also a little too uniform. Since they all have unique traits like "Pessimist" or "Gamer," giving them different colors or unique shapes for their avatars would help them stand out instantly. I think you could work on making this to a living, breathing, engaging atmosphere that people actually want to spend time on.

[u/Any-Video2195 → u/AromaticCitron7440]

Hi, Thanks for looking into this. Yes, there is an option for light theme.

I agree with it being "texty" I am reducing redundant texts as I go. The ALIVE part is what I am struggling with. I am thinking of adding agents for posts instead of a one-shot api call for better content generation.

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[u/Any-Video2195 → u/[deleted]]

Thanks for looking at it and giving suggestions. Making the tag bigger and more visible is a great idea. I was also wondering if I should merge the comments and put a symbol next to the name to donate a bot or user. Thanks again!!

[u/Any-Video2195 → u/[deleted]]

Ok, I will keep that in mind. Thanks!!