Interface walkthrough
What works
The DeepSeek walkthrough distinguishes a calm default from explicit choices for deeper reasoning and other modes.
Showing the speed/depth trade-off can help set expectations if the interface explains what changes for the task.
What to test
Test whether changing mode preserves the request and makes waiting expectations clear.
Takeaways
Test whether changing mode preserves the request and makes waiting expectations clear.
Record the product version, input and expected result when applying this check. Include failed and interrupted attempts in your review.
Evidence and scope
This independent Knoveya analysis proposes checks for interface design. It is not a hands-on test or a measurement of user outcomes.
Limits
Interfaces change. Verify the current product and test these recommendations before applying them.