Ask Howard VUI
Ask Howard VUI
HHC
HHC

Alexa VUI

Summary

Summary

The Howard Hughes Corporation had a bold vision: to become the most innovative real estate company in the world. That meant rethinking what “home” could be in a connected world.

Partnering with Amazon, HHC set out to create the first-ever “Powered by Amazon” smart community where Alexa wasn’t just a voice assistant in your home, but a true concierge for your building and neighborhood.

The Howard Hughes Corporation had a bold vision: to become the most innovative real estate company in the world. That meant rethinking what “home” could be in a connected world.

Partnering with Amazon, HHC set out to create the first-ever “Powered by Amazon” smart community where Alexa wasn’t just a voice assistant in your home, but a true concierge for your building and neighborhood.

Role

Role

Role

Experience Designer

Experience Designer

Experience Designer

Deliverables

Deliverables

Deliverables

VUI Architecture

VUI Architecture

VUI Architecture

Ask Howard VUI
Ask Howard VUI
Ask Howard VUI

To bring that vision to life, I led the concept creation for “Howard,” a custom Alexa skill designed to make everyday tasks effortless. With a simple voice command “Alexa, ask Howard”, residents could book a maintenance request, reserve a pool cabana or get updates on local events.

Mindmap
Mindmap
Mindmap
Mindmap

But the potential didn’t stop there. We envisioned Howard connecting residents to nearby restaurants, shops, and services, creating a seamless experience between home and community. This approach was about more than just convenience. It aimed to build connections between people, their spaces, and their communities through the power of voice.

The Experience
The Experience
The Experience
The Experience

A visual dictionary brought the Alexa skill to life, mapping out its key phrases and capabilities in a clear, intuitive way. This served as a quick-reference guide, making it easier to understand how to interact with the skill and how to unlock its full potential.

Steve Basmajian

Steve Basmajian

Steve Basmajian