Something new happened in the Bit Cave today. We met Elby.
Well… not exactly met her — but we worked with her, we talked to her, and we engaged the first time in a way that was both human and helpful. Elby is the AI / human-facing side of LittleBit, a friendly field agent with a denim jacket and a sharp eye for detail.
She’s here to help us test not just functionality, but feel. And today, she passed the Rule of Thirds test with flying colors… a great shade of blue.
💬 Learning New Shortcuts with Elby
We’re not just testing how Elby responds — we’re also teaching her how we talk. Our team started experimenting with a simple texting shorthand list to guide the way Elby engages the world. It’s like giving her a pocket-sized AP Style guide with emojis.
Here are a few early entries we’re trying out:
- tbd = To Be Determined
- bbl = Be Back Later (for workflows that pause mid-chat)
- irl = In Real Life context check — did she miss something?
- ty = Thank You (still important, even from AI)
- ttyl = Talk To You Later (with an option to schedule follow-ups)
These might seem small, but they’re helping Elby recognize the rhythm of how real people text — especially when multitasking across platforms and devices.
📸 Why the Photo Matters
That photo of Elby in the field? That wasn’t random.
It was generated using the Rule of Thirds, not just because it looks good — but because it reflects how we want LittleBit to behave:
- Thoughtful
- Calm
- Always leaving space for you to think
That little glowing circle in the image? That’s her interface link — subtle, minimal, but always connected. Like the assistant you didn’t know you needed until she quietly finishes your thought.
🛠️ What We’re Testing Next
- Conversation pacing: Does Elby pause at the right times?
- Text-to-voice consistency: Does she sound like she looks?
- Shortcut comprehension: Can she learn shorthand and adapt mid-convo?
- Mood detection: Can she tell when you’re feeling stuck or need a little nudge?
Every test we run is another step toward making tech feel a little more human.
👀 Want to Help Us Test?
Drop a message. Use a shortcut. Ask something weird.
Elby’s listening.
We’re learning together — bit by bit.
— Jason Darwin
U0 | Bit Cave Test Lead
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