Conversation design with PullString’s Oren Jacob
This week, we speak to conversation design master, Oren Jacob, about what it takes to create successful conversations with technology. There are so many complexities in human conversation. When creating an Alexa Skill or Google Assistant Action, most designers try to mimic human conversation. Google itself has taken steps in this direction with the fabricated […]
How I built the world’s best chatbot with Steve Worswick
We speak to the creator of the world’s best chatbot about how to design Loebner prize-winning conversational experiences. Steve Worswick is the creator of Mitsuku, the general conversation chatbot that has won the Loebner prize for the last two year’s straight. 13 years in the making, Mitsuku convinced a panel of judges that it’s the […]
All about Pindrop, VUI design and VUI tuning with Simonie Wilson
This week, we take a look at the similarities between VUI design for IVR and VUI design for voice assistants. We also explain what VUI tuning is and why it’s important, whilst giving you some tips on how you can tune your voice user interface. We also discuss PinDrop and voice first security.
My first 30 days as a VUI designer with Ilana Shalowitz and Brian Bauman
Today, we’re getting into detail about what it’s like to be a full-time VUI designer. We’re discussing the details of the role, the day to day duties and the skillsets that are important to succeed in designing voice user interfaces.