Texterial: A Text-as-Material Interaction Paradigm for LLM-Mediated Writing

Researchers introduce Texterial, a new interaction paradigm that reimagines text as a malleable material that can be sculpted like clay or cultivated like plants in AI-assisted writing tools. The study presents two technical probes demonstrating gestural text refinement and serendipitous idea growth, expanding the design space for LLM-mediated writing interfaces.