Exploring Variable Fonts and Machine Learning for Personalization in Ambient Home Interfaces

Published by Kushtrim Hamzaj
July 10, 2025

For the second use case, a speculative smart interface prototype for a home display system was created. Powered by machine learning models, the interface could adjust variable font settings based on distance, angle, identity, and context of the user. It could also adjust the variable fonts to hand gestures and sound. The aim of the project is to demonstrate how home computing devices could become more adaptive, inclusive, and intuitive with the integration of variable fonts and machine learning.

Interface One
Interface Two
Interface Three
Responsive Interface Using Machine Learning and Variable Fonts
Unresponsive Interface Using Machine Learning and Variable Fonts

Conclusion and Future Work

With the final implementation of the use case, it can be stated that the proposed synergy of variable fonts and machine learning can significantly improve the personalization of digital interfaces in a practical context. While initial feedback on the use case was positive, further research is required to evaluate the effectiveness of variable fonts in adaptive design environments. This includes techniques such as, usability testing, A/B testing, task performance analysis, think-aloud protocols, eye-tracking studies, semi-structured interviews and diary studies to gather insights about each case independently. These tests could further reveal user perceptions and contextual usage insights on how designers perceive each use case.

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