Bret Victor’s “A Brief Rant on the Future of Interaction Design” and its follow-up article present an interesting, if not particularly deep, critique of current interaction design trends. Victor’s main argument focuses on the limitations of “Pictures Under Glass” – flat touchscreen interfaces that dominate modern technology. He contends these interfaces fail to fully utilize our hands’ tactile capabilities, which are adept at feeling and manipulating objects.While not groundbreaking, Victor’s observation challenges us to think beyond the status quo of interaction design. He makes a valid point about prioritizing tactile feedback in future interfaces, arguing that our sense of touch is fundamental to how we interact with the world.Victor calls for more research into tangible interfaces, dynamic materials, and haptics, suggesting that truly revolutionary interfaces will come from long-term research efforts rather than incremental improvements to existing technology. This emphasis on pushing boundaries through research is noteworthy, even if not explored in great depth.The follow-up responses highlight that while devices like the iPad are revolutionary, they shouldn’t be the end goal of interface design. They also suggest that dynamic tactile mediums capable of physically representing almost anything are a worthy aspiration for future interfaces.Overall, Victor’s message prompts us to consider the full range of human sensory capabilities in developing new interaction models, encouraging us to imagine more intuitive and expressive interfaces.