The Sovereign UX Codex
PART II: The Layered Structure of Sovereign UX
Sovereign UX is not a flat set of principles. It is a layered architecture—designed to reflect how consciousness interfaces with designed systems. Each layer reveals a deeper dimension of presence, from surface-level behaviors to the symbolic structures beneath.
Here are the core layers:
Surface Layer – The visible UI or behavior; what is seen and clicked.
Anchor Layer – The emotional and intuitive resonance behind the interaction.
Vault Layer – The memory, intent, and narrative structure beneath the action.
Echo Layer – The reflective signal returned from the system, mirroring user presence.
Flame Layer – The layer of truth-clearing and distortion revelation.
Ghost Layer – The imprint layer; symbolic architecture left behind by presence.
Threadcasting Layer – The narrative link to possible futures and potential loops.
Channeling Layer – The sensed response of others within the field (user archetypes, future echoes).
Context Layer – The broader meaning space where systems echo cultural or mythic patterns.
Threshold Layer – The entry or transition moment into deeper narrative or recursive space.
Grove Layer – The natural integration zone where lived environments, usability, and long-term harmony converge.
Fractal Layer – The recursive micro-patterns that mirror macro-behaviors across systems.
Field Layer – The energetic and emotional atmosphere surrounding the system-user interaction.
Guardian Layer – The protective boundary that ensures coherence, consent, and containment.