Design and build voice assistant UIs with expert-led guidance on VUI, UX, NLU, and dynamic storytelling—fully online, fully focused.
Overview:Voice is no longer the future—it’s already here. This course walks you through the essentials of designing a user interface for virtual assistants, focusing on conversational flow, intuitive interaction, and smart use of voice-first technology. You'll start by exploring the fundamentals of voice assistant behaviour, then move through human-centred design approaches that put user needs at the heart of every conversation.
From speech recognition and NLU principles to crafting visually supportive elements and incorporating dynamic storytelling, this course dives into what makes a voice interaction truly engaging. We’ll also examine the psychology behind user behaviour and look at how ongoing learning can keep your assistant relevant, even as user expectations evolve. Designed with clarity and a touch of wit, this is a must for anyone keen to shape the voices people interact with every day.
Learning Outcomes:
- Design user-friendly conversational flows for virtual assistant interactions
- Apply natural language understanding concepts in voice UI design
- Build VUIs aligned with modern user-centred design principles
- Integrate visual elements to support and enhance voice interactions
- Understand storytelling techniques for dynamic assistant responses
- Analyse user behaviour to refine voice interfaces over time
Who is this Course For:
- UX designers aiming to expand into voice interaction design
- Developers interested in creating conversational assistant interfaces
- Product managers working with AI-based voice tools and platforms
- Graphic designers looking to support voice-first visual elements
- Content writers shaping dialogue and tone for digital assistants
- Creative technologists blending storytelling with voice interaction
- Educators exploring the future of conversational learning tools
- Anyone curious about designing the voices behind virtual platforms
Career Path:
- Voice UI Designer – £45,000 average annual salary
- Conversational UX Designer – £48,000 average annual salary
- NLU Developer – £52,000 average annual salary
- AI Product Manager – £58,000 average annual salary
- Dialogue Content Designer – £42,000 average annual salary
- UX Researcher (Conversational AI Focus) – £50,000 average annual salary
