Yina Smith-Danenhower

Daily conversational design challenge that I do to sharpen my conversational design skills, this blog will be updated every day. Come back often!

#019_Farts...

VA: Hello! I am your fart generator. i can do different types of farts like wet fart, long fart, quick fart, two-tone fart, regular fart, and more! What kind of fart suites you today?

U: Can you do a gentle fart?

VA: Alright...gentle. (gentle fat sound)

U: Do a quick one.

VA: (quick fart sound)

U: hahaha.

U: How about a squeezed fart?

VA: Uh-oh, I haven't quite figured that out yet, try another?

U: No thanks.

#016_Watering plants

VA: Hi there, I am The Gardener, I can log your plant watering record, tell you about past watering date, and remind you to water in the future, what can I do for you?

U: I've just watered my plants.

VA: OK. Great! I've made a log for today. Would you like me to remind you to water your plants tomorrow at the same time?

U: Remind me at 8pm.

VA: Sure. I'll remind you at 8pm tomorrow. Anything else?

U: When did I last water my plants?

VA: The last time you watered your plants was this morning at 7am.

U: Oh right. thanks.

VA: You're welcome. Can I help you with anything else?

#015_Say my Age

VA: Hi. I am a say-your-age virtual assistant. Tell me your birthday and I'll let you know your age. First, what year were you born?

U: 1986

VA: That will make you 34 this year! To get more specific, tell me which month and date you were born.

U: August 27

VA: Wow. You're then 34 years and 11 months! Happy almost birthday! Do you wanna ask about another year?

U: No thanks

VA: Okie-dokie. Have a nice day!

#014_Food trucks

I recommend the Gran Kahuna Burger, it's $10.99 and contains monterey jack cheese, spicy cilantro mayo, pineapple rings, bacon, and of course, ground beef. Would you like to plance an order or hear more recommendations?

#013_Geolocation

Running coach

Travel guide

Delivery service

#012_Hotel checkout

U: Check out

VA: ok, I can check you out. What's your room number?

U: Room 102

VA: Thanks. And what's your full name?

U: Yina Smith Danenhower

VA: Alright, you're checked out. Please be sure to return your room keys to the front desk and pay the remaining bills. Have a nice day!

#011_Training

VA: This HIIT workout only takes 15 minutes and includes jumping jacks, squats, pushups, ab lower and lift, and a plank. Are you ready to start?

U: Yup

VA: Great! Let's start with the first exercise: begin doing jumping jacks for 30 seconds, i'll count for you.

U: (do jumping jacks for 30 seconds)

VA: (at the end of 30 seconds). Next, do 10 squats. Let me know when you are done.

U: Done.

VA: Great. Next, do 10 pushups.

U: I can't do pushups!

VA: No worries. You can do a beginner version where you lower down on your knees and perform the same exercise. Let me know when you're ready for the next one.

U: ok, ready

VA: Alright, next is ab lower and lift. Lay on the ground and lift your legs straight up to the ceiling, repeat 10 times.

U: ok, ready

VA: Last exercise, a plank for 20 seconds, I'll start counting.

U: (do plank for 20 seconds)

VA: OK. Times up. Good job on finishing 15 minutes of HIIT training. See you next time!

#010_Info details and SSML

VA: Lion's House is located at 3055 Massachusetts Avenue, </break=.5s>and can be reached at 857-974-0009. Would you like me to send you a text with this info?

U: Yes

VA: Should I send it to your number registered with us, or another number?

U: The number registered

VA: Great, a text is sent. Let me know if I can help you with anything else.

#009_Multi-turn experiences

VA: Hi, I can help you book flights and check flight status. What would you like to do today?

U: Book a flight to Portland.

VA: Portland in which state did you mean?

U: Oregon.

VA: Ok book a flight from Cambridge MA to Portland Oregon. What date would you like to leave?

U: Tomorrow

VA: Ok. Leaving tomorrow at what time?

U: 8:00 AM

VA: Great. Would you like me to book a return flight as well?

U: Yes

VA: When are you planning to return?

U: in a week

VA: That's August 2nd Monday, is that right?

U: Yup

VA: What time would you like to leave from Portland?

U: 8:00 PM

VA: Thank you. I'll book a round trip flight to Portland, Oregon from Cambridge, MA. Leaving on July 25 at 8am, and returning on August 2 at 8pm. Is it ok?

U: Yup sounds good.

VA: Great, the flight is booked. Can I help you with anything else?

#008_Use cases with lists

What are the federal holidays in 2021?

New Year’s Day

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Inauguration Day

Washington’s Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth National Independence Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

What are the tools on a Swiss Army knife?

Large blade

Small blade

Corkscrew

Can opener

Small screwdriver

Bottle Opener

Screwdriver

Wire-stripper

Reamer, punch

Key ring

Tweezers

Toothpick

Scissors

Multi-purpose hook

Wood saw

Fish scaler

Hook disgorger

Ruler

Nail file

Metal file

Nail cleaner

Metal saw

Fine screwdriver

Wood chisel

Pliers

Wire cutter

Wire crimping tool

Phillips screwdriver

Magnifying glass

Ball point pen

Straight pin

Mini screwdriver

Sewing eye

Who is exempt from fasting on Ramadan?

if you're Pregnant

If you're Sick

if you're Menstruating

if you're Travelling long distances

What are the rules of UNO?

Skip: The next player is "skipped".

Reverse: Reverses the direction of play.

Draw 2: The next player must draw 2 cards and lose a turn.

Draw 4: Changes the current color plus the next player must draw 4 cards and lose a turn.

Wild Card: Play this card to change the color to be matched.

Challenge Draw 4: If you think the player who played a Draw 4 on you has a card of the matching color, you can challenge this player. If you are right, this player must draw 4 cards instead of you. Otherwise, you'll draw 4 cards PLUS 2 extra cards!

Challenge UNO: Challenge your opponent for not calling UNO. If they are caught, your opponent must draw two cards!

Stack: +2 and +4 cards can be stacked. +2 can only be stacked on +2. Can only play a +2 on a +2 if holding a +2 and +4. A player that can't add to the stack must draw the total.

7-0: When someone plays a 7, that player must swap hands with another player. When anyone plays a 0, everyone rotates hands in the direction of play.

Force Play: If you draw a playable card, it will be played automatically.

#007_Welcome back Message

VA: Hi there, welcome back to tvguide. You've been watching a lot of comedy shows lately. There's a new one coming up tonight that I think you might like, would you like to hear more about it or ask about another show?

U: Hear more.

VA: Sure. The show is called "I think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson," show time is 8pm tonight. I can remind you 5 mins before showtime, would you like that?

U: Yea, that'll be great.

#006_Confirmations (design for users that request a different recipe in-between steps)

VA: Are you ready for the next step?

U: Can I start the Ricotta and Pine Nut salad recipe while the pasta is cooking?

VA: Sure. Would you like me to return to this step when you're done with the salad recipe?

U: Yea, that'll be great.

VA: OK. While the pasta is boiling, let's start making the Ricotta and Pine Nut salad. Are you ready?

U: Yea

VA: First, rinse and tear your choice of greens in a big bowl. Let me know when you are ready for the next step.

U: Ready

VA: Next, spread ricotta cheese on the greens. Say ready when you're done.

U: Wait a second.

VA: OK, take your time. I am ready when you are.

#005_Success confirmation

Option 1

Your temperature is set at 67F. What else can I help you with?

Option 2

I've set your temperature to 67F. Anything else?

Option 3

67F, set. Anything else?

#004_Utterance collection (a collection of 10 utterances for users asking for a food recommendation)

Hi, can I ask what food you would recommend ordering?

What would be best to order?

So what kind of cheese do you recommend?

What’s good here?

Okay I'm not too sure of what to order so could you please assist me with something that is light

What would you recommend?

I can’t eat nuts, which dishes would you recommend for me?

What are today’s specials?

What are the specialities?

What dish are you most proud of?

What dish is the best seller?

What is your signature dish?

Which dish tastes the best?

What's your most popular meal here?

What places do you recommend for eating out here?

#003_Lists

According to iMDb, I've picked 3 movies with top ratings to recommend: The Shawshank Redemption made in 1994, directed by Frank Darabont and is rated 9.2, The Godfather made in 1972, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and is rated 9.1, and The Dark Knight made in 2008, directed by Christopher Nolan and is rated 9.0. Do you want to hear more recommendations or pick one of these for more details?

#002_The cities

Scenario 1

VA: Hi there, I'm your virtual city guide. You can ask me about any cities in the US and I'll tell you all about the best places to go and best things to do! Which city do you want to visit?

U: Portland

VA: Did you mean Portland, Oregon or Portland, Maine?

Scenario 2

VA: Hi there, I'm your virtual city guide. You can ask me about any cities in the US and I'll tell you all about the best places to go and best things to do! Which city do you want to visit?

U: Springfield

VA: Springfield is a city that exists in many states. Can you tell me which state you are thinking of?

Scenario 3

VA: Hi there, I'm your virtual city guide. You can ask me about any cities in the US and I'll tell you all about the best places to go and best things to do! Which city do you want to visit?

U: Hong Kong

VA: I am sorry, but I can only tell you about cities in the US. Try a US city?

#001_Welcome Message

Hi, welcome to TVguide. I can answer questions about what's set on TV, and any questions that you have about each show. How can I help you?