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

Creating an UI for a Virtual Assistant!