Remember when we all thought the future meant flying cars and robot butlers? Well, we may not be there quite yet, but we’ve got something just as exciting – voice-controlled interfaces. In recent years, Voice User Interface (VUI) design has moved from being a futuristic novelty to an essential part of the UX/UI landscape. Smart speakers, virtual assistants, and voice-controlled apps are not only changing how we interact with technology but also how we design for it.

So how do you design for a world where buttons are invisible and screens are optional? Let’s dive into the magic of VUI, where every interaction is a conversation (literally), and every command feels like a throwback to the “talking computer” dream of yesteryear.