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High Intent Input Framework
A design strategy focusing on inputs that naturally require significant effort or intention from users (photos, addresses, items) which correlate with higher conversion rates and engagement
How It Works
High-effort inputs signal strong user intent and commitment, creating psychological investment that increases completion rates and willingness to pay for results
Components
Choose inputs that require user effort (photos vs text)
Make input process feel valuable, not burdensome
Ensure AI creates proportional value from high-effort input
Optimize for input quality over quantity
When to Use
When designing app onboarding flows, when optimizing conversion funnels, when choosing primary app interaction methods, or when input method affects user commitment
When Not to Use
For casual browsing apps, when users prefer low-friction entry, for entertainment apps where effort reduces enjoyment, or when speed is more important than commitment
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Example
“Taking a photo of a vinyl record requires more effort than typing text, but signals strong intent to get valuation, leading to higher conversion to paid features”
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