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conversational design

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Writing an interface's words so using it feels like a natural back-and-forth conversation, especially in chatbots, voice assistants, and guided flows.

Synonyms

  • conversational ux

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In plain words

  • making the app talk to you like a person would

Usage example

Conversational design turned the stiff form into a friendly step-by-step chat.

Don't confuse with…

  • voice and toneVoice and tone describe the personality of the writing; conversational design shapes the whole turn-by-turn dialogue.

Categories

  • Content & UX writing

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