Tuesday, May 20

Designing the Interface of a Voice Assistant

Let's dive into creating cool voice assistant interfaces together!

By Training Station

Select date and time

Tuesday, May 20 · 11am - 12pm PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Design effective voice assistant interfaces with expert insights into VUI, NLU, and conversational design

Overview
As voice assistants become part of our daily lives—from smart speakers to customer service bots—the need for well-crafted, human-centric interfaces has never been more crucial. This course delves into the art and science of designing interfaces that make voice interactions feel natural, efficient, and user-friendly. Through a sequence of expertly structured modules, you'll explore how users interact with voice technology and how to shape those experiences to meet their needs and expectations.

Each module takes a focused look at the fundamentals of voice design, from understanding conversational UI to mapping user journeys through speech recognition and NLU. You'll learn how to approach voice design from a human-first perspective, balancing design principles with technical considerations to create experiences that actually work. Whether you're looking to update your UX toolkit or specialise in VUI design, this course keeps things refreshingly jargon-free and actually useful.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand core principles of voice interaction and conversational design
Apply user-centred design strategies to voice-based applications
Design voice interfaces that are efficient, accessible, and intuitive
Identify user needs through conversational flow and interaction mapping
Integrate NLU concepts into dialogue and interface design
Evaluate voice assistant usability with key design performance metrics

Course Curriculum:

Module 1: Introduction to Voice Assistants and Conversational UI
Module 2: User-Centered Design for Voice Assistants
Module 3: Designing Effective Voice Interactions
Module 4: Speech Recognition and Natural Language Understanding (NLU)
Module 5: Designing Voice User Interfaces (VUI)
Module 6: Visual Design for Voice Assistants

Who is this Course For:

UX designers wanting to explore voice interaction design
UI professionals seeking knowledge in voice-led user experiences
Product managers involved in voice-enabled application development
Developers transitioning into voice-first interface projects
Creative technologists working with conversational platforms
Start-up founders exploring voice-based digital solutions
Content strategists shaping conversations for voice interfaces
Digital designers aiming to expand into voice-based systems

Career Path:

Voice UX Designer – £45,000 average salary in the UK
Conversational UI Designer – £42,000 average salary in the UK
Voice Interaction Designer – £48,000 average salary in the UK
Natural Language Understanding (NLU) Specialist – £55,000 average salary in the UK
VUI Developer – £50,000 average salary in the UK
AI Product Designer – £52,000 average salary in the UK

Frequently asked questions

What is voice interface design?

Voice interface design involves creating systems that allow users to interact with technology using spoken commands.

How do you design an interface?

Identify user needs, define tasks, create conversational flows, write natural voice prompts, test for clarity, and iterate based on feedback.

What are the components of a voice assistant?

Voice recognition (speech-to-text) Natural language understanding (NLU) Dialogue management Text-to-speech (TTS) Backend integration

What is an example of a voice interface?

Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, and Google Assistant are popular examples of voice interfaces.

Organized by

Training Station

Training Station is a dynamic online learning platform dedicated to providing an immersive and personalized educational experience. We offer lifetime access to engaging video lessons, tailored learning paths, and gamification features to keep you motivated and on track toward achieving your goals. Our team of skilled instructors, industry experts with years of hands-on experience, delivers high-quality lessons that blend theory with practical insights.

Explore our comprehensive resource library, filled with eBooks, articles, and research papers, to deepen your understanding and expand your knowledge. Powered by state-of-the-art infrastructure, our platform offers the latest technology to ensure a smooth and interactive learning journey.

To recognize your hard work and commitment, every completed course is rewarded with a PDF certificate, showcasing your achievement. At Training Station, we believe in making education not only effective but also rewarding and enjoyable.