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Dhwani Presentation Visuals for Undergraduate Students

This document provides a detailed guide to create engaging visuals for the "Dhwani - Voice AI" presentation, designed for an undergraduate audience. These visuals align with the revised slides from the previous Markdown file, enhancing relatability and clarity for Kannada-speaking students. Since I can't generate images directly, I'll describe each visual, suggest tools (e.g., Canva, PowerPoint, Google Slides), and recommend sources (e.g., Unsplash, Freepik) to help you build them.

Visuals for Each Slide

Slide 1: Meet Dhwani: Your Kannada-Speaking Voice Buddy!

  • Visual Description: A cheerful cartoon-style smartphone with a speech bubble saying “ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ!” (Namaskara, "Hello" in Kannada). The phone has a friendly face (eyes and a smile) to personify Dhwani as a “buddy.”
  • Background: Soft gradient (yellow to orange), reflecting Karnataka’s vibrant culture.
  • Text Placement: Title at the top in bold white font with a subtle shadow; tagline “Imagine chatting with your phone in Kannada—Dhwani makes it happen!” below in smaller text.
  • Tool: Canva—use “Cartoon” elements under “Graphics” and search for “smartphone” or “speech bubble.”
  • Source: Freepik for cartoon phone and speech bubble icons; add Kannada text via Canva’s text tool (supports Indian scripts).

Slide 2: Why We Need Dhwani

  • Visual Description: A split image:
  • Left: A confused student speaking Kannada to a blank-faced Alexa/Siri (with a “?” above its head).
  • Right: A happy student talking to Dhwani (smiling phone with a Kannada speech bubble).
  • Background: Light gray for contrast.
  • Text Placement: Bullet points overlaid on the right side in a semi-transparent box, with “Over 50 million people speak Kannada” highlighted in bold.
  • Tool: PowerPoint—use “SmartArt” to split the slide and insert images.
  • Source: Pexels for student photos; edit with Canva to add speech bubbles and icons.

Slide 3: What Makes Dhwani Special?

  • Visual Description: Three icons in a row:
  • A “free” tag (like a price tag with ₹0) for “It’s free for anyone to use or tweak.”
  • A padlock on a laptop for “Runs on your device, keeping your chats private.”
  • An IIT Madras logo or brain icon for “Built with smart tech from IIT Madras.”
  • Background: White with a subtle Karnataka map outline in light yellow.
  • Text Placement: Each bullet point next to its icon in a clean, bold font (e.g., Montserrat).
  • Tool: Canva—search “icons” for tags, padlocks, and brain symbols.
  • Source: Freepik for icons; IIT Madras logo from their official site (with permission if needed).

Slide 4: What Can Dhwani Do?

  • Visual Description: Two panels:
  • A microphone with soundwaves and “ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ” (Prashne, “Question” in Kannada) turning into “ಉತ್ತರ” (Uttara, “Answer”).
  • A globe with arrows showing Kannada text (e.g., “ನಾನು ಭಾರತೀಯ”) translating to Hindi (“मैं भारतीय हूँ”).
  • Background: Bright blue to suggest tech and connectivity.
  • Text Placement: Descriptions below each panel in white boxes.
  • Tool: Google Slides—use arrows and text boxes; screenshot the Dhwani app if available.
  • Source: Unsplash for globe image; Kannada/Hindi text via Google Translate + Slides’ font options.

Slide 5: Dhwani Today—March 14, 2025

  • Visual Description: A phone screen mockup showing the Dhwani app logo, with a QR code linking to tinyurl.com/dhwani-app-invite. Add a small “Play” button icon suggesting a demo.
  • Background: Gradient green (symbolizing progress) fading to white.
  • Text Placement: “It’s live! Try it on your Android” above the mockup; QR code caption below.
  • Tool: Canva—use “Phone Mockup” templates and “QR Code Generator” feature.
  • Source: Generate QR code in Canva; app logo from your project (or placeholder from Freepik).

Slide 6: Dhwani’s Big Goals

  • Visual Description: Three simple icons with labels:
  • Ear icon for “Listen” (soundwaves around it).
  • Mouth icon for “Speak” (speech bubble with Kannada script).
  • Arrows circling between languages for “Translate.”
  • Background: Light orange with a subtle wave pattern.
  • Text Placement: Descriptions under each icon in a playful font (e.g., Comic Sans or Poppins).
  • Tool: PowerPoint—insert icons from “Insert > Icons” and add text.
  • Source: Built-in icons in PowerPoint or Canva’s free icon library.

Slide 7: Help Us Make Dhwani Better!

  • Visual Description: A speedometer with a needle pointing to “Fast,” paired with a GitHub logo and a “Join Us” button.
  • Background: Dark blue to evoke tech innovation.
  • Text Placement: “We’re speeding it up” above the speedometer; “Love coding?” next to the GitHub logo.
  • Tool: Canva—search “speedometer” under “Elements” and add GitHub logo.
  • Source: Freepik for speedometer; GitHub logo from their official branding page.

Slide 8: Get Ready for the Workshop

  • Visual Description: A checklist graphic: a laptop, GitHub logo, and HuggingFace logo, each with a green checkmark.
  • Background: White with colorful confetti dots (to feel fun and welcoming).
  • Text Placement: Bullet points in a vertical list beside the checklist, with “No coding skills? No problem!” in bold.
  • Tool: Google Slides—use “Table” or “List” layout and insert logos.
  • Source: Official GitHub and HuggingFace logos; Unsplash for confetti background.

Slide 9: What You’ll Do at the Workshop

  • Visual Description: A split image:
  • Left: A student typing code (with a Kannada comment like “// ಸರಳ ಕೋಡ್”).
  • Right: A chatbot bubble saying “ನಾನು ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡುತ್ತೇನೆ!” (I’ll help!).
  • Background: Light purple for creativity.
  • Text Placement: Descriptions below each half in white text boxes.
  • Tool: Canva—use “Photo Frame” to split the slide and add text.
  • Source: Pexels for student photo; create chatbot bubble in Canva.

Slide 10: Your Turn!

  • Visual Description: A thought bubble cloud with sketches of ideas: a graduation cap (study buddy), a speech bubble (translator), and a question mark (open-ended).
  • Background: Bright yellow to energize the audience.
  • Text Placement: “What do YOU want to make?” above the cloud; slides link below.
  • Tool: PowerPoint—use “Shapes” to draw thought bubbles and insert icons.
  • Source: Built-in PowerPoint icons or Freepik for sketches.

Slide 11: Join the Dhwani Adventure!

  • Visual Description: A road sign pointing to a horizon with “Workshop” and “App” arrows, plus a QR code for the app link.
  • Background: Sunset gradient (orange to pink) symbolizing a journey.
  • Text Placement: “Join the Dhwani Adventure!” at the top; action steps below the sign.
  • Tool: Canva—search “road sign” and “horizon” under “Elements.”
  • Source: Unsplash for sunset; QR code generated in Canva.

How to Create These Visuals

  1. Choose a Tool:
  2. Canva: Free, drag-and-drop interface; ideal for beginners. Sign up at canva.com, select “Presentation (16:9),” and use templates or custom designs.
  3. PowerPoint/Google Slides: Familiar to most students; great for quick edits and built-in icons.
  4. Gather Assets:
  5. Images: Search Unsplash or Pexels for “students,” “smartphones,” or “Karnataka culture.”
  6. Icons: Freepik or Canva’s free library (e.g., microphones, speech bubbles).
  7. Logos: Use official GitHub, HuggingFace, or IIT Madras logos (with permission if public-facing).
  8. Add Kannada Text:
  9. Use Google Input Tools to type Kannada, then copy-paste into your tool. Fonts like “Noto Sans Kannada” work well.
  10. Keep It Simple:
  11. Limit colors to 2-3 per slide (e.g., yellow, blue, white).
  12. Use large, readable fonts (18pt+ for body text, 24pt+ for titles).
  13. Test It:
  14. View slides on a projector or screen to ensure visuals are clear from a distance.

General Design Tips

  • Consistency: Stick to a color palette (e.g., yellow, blue, orange) inspired by Karnataka’s flag or culture.
  • Cultural Touch: Add subtle nods to Kannada heritage (e.g., a jasmine flower border or Yakshagana art silhouette).
  • Interactivity: Include a demo screenshot or QR code to make it hands-on.
  • File Format: Save as PPTX (PowerPoint) or PDF for easy sharing.

Next Steps

  • Start with Slide 1: In Canva, search “smartphone cartoon,” add a speech bubble with “ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ!”, and tweak colors.
  • Use Dhwani App: Take a screenshot for Slide 5 and mock it up in a phone frame (Canva template).
  • Need Help?: Let me know if you want detailed steps...

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Dhwani Presentation for Undergraduate Students

This document provides an improved version of the "Dhwani - Voice AI" presentation for an undergraduate audience. The suggestions simplify technical concepts, enhance engagement, and make the content relatable, ensuring it inspires curiosity and excitement about voice AI for Kannada and Indian languages.

Revised Slides

Slide 1: Introduction

  • Original: "DNwAn - Voice AI / For Kannada / Indian Languages / slabstech.com/dhwani"
  • Revised:
  • Title: “Meet Dhwani: Your Kannada-Speaking Voice Buddy!”
  • Content: “Imagine chatting with your phone in Kannada—Dhwani makes it happen!”
  • Link: slabstech.com/dhwani
  • Why: A catchy, relatable hook grabs attention. “DNwAn” seems like a typo (should be “Dhwani”), and the original lacks an engaging opener.

Slide 2: Why We Need Dhwani

  • Original: Lists technical points about voice assistants lacking Indian language support.
  • Revised:
  • Title: “Why We Need Dhwani”
  • Content:
    • “Ever tried asking Siri or Alexa something in Kannada? They don’t get it!”
    • “Over 50 million people speak Kannada, but most voice tech ignores them.”
    • “Dhwani uses free tools to fix this—built for YOU!”
  • Why: Simplifies the problem into a relatable story, avoiding jargon like “OpenAI’s recent entry” and focusing on the human need.

Slide 3: What Makes Dhwani Special?

  • Original: Technical details about being open-source, self-hosted, and using AI4Bharat models.
  • Revised:
  • Title: “What Makes Dhwani Special?”
  • Content:
    • “It’s free for anyone to use or tweak—like a community project!”
    • “Runs on your device, keeping your chats private.”
    • “Built with smart tech from IIT Madras—super reliable!”
  • Why: Explains buzzwords in everyday terms and ties it to a prestigious institution for credibility.

Slide 4: What Can Dhwani Do?

  • Original: Lists “Answer Mode” and “Voice Translation” with technical terms like “TTS Indic Server.”
  • Revised:
  • Title: “What Can Dhwani Do?”
  • Content:
    • “Chat in Kannada: Ask ‘What’s today’s weather?’ and get an answer in Kannada voice or text!”
    • “Translate on the Fly: Say a Kannada phrase, and hear it in Hindi—perfect for travel!”
    • Add a small screenshot of the app in action.
  • Why: Real-life examples make it tangible. Skips server details—students care about functionality, not infrastructure.

Slide 5: Dhwani Today—March 14, 2025

  • Original: Slide 5 is broken (incomplete text), Slide 6 lists server and model details.
  • Revised (Combines Slides 5 & 6):
  • Title: “Dhwani Today—March 14, 2025”
  • Content:
    • “It’s live! Try it on your Android: tinyurl.com/dhwani-app-invite.”
    • “Dhwani listens to Kannada, speaks it back, and translates—pretty cool, right?”
    • Add a QR code for the app link.
  • Why: Merges slides for clarity, skips model names (e.g., Qwen2.5), and emphasizes what students can try now. QR code adds interactivity.

Slide 6: Dhwani’s Big Goals

  • Original: Technical goals like ASR, TTS, and translation services.
  • Revised:
  • Title: “Dhwani’s Big Goals”
  • Content:
    • “Listen: Understands spoken Kannada—like a friend who gets you.”
    • “Speak: Talks back in Kannada, naturally.”
    • “Translate: Switches Kannada to other Indian languages.”
  • Why: Simplifies tech terms into actions students can visualize, keeping it approachable.

Slide 7: Help Us Make Dhwani Better!

  • Original: Mentions TTFTG and GitHub links, potentially overwhelming.
  • Revised:
  • Title: “Help Us Make Dhwani Better!”
  • Content:
  • Why: Focuses on the “why” (faster responses) instead of “TTFTG,” and invites participation without being too technical.

Slide 8: Get Ready for the Workshop

  • Original: Lists tools like Python 3.10 and Ubuntu, which might intimidate.
  • Revised:
  • Title: “Get Ready for the Workshop”
  • Content:
    • “Bring a laptop—don’t worry, we’ll help with setup!”
    • “Sign up for free accounts: GitHub (github.com) & HuggingFace (huggingface.co).”
    • “No coding skills? No problem—we’ll guide you!”
  • Why: Reassures beginners and frames prerequisites as simple steps, lowering the entry barrier.

Slide 9: What You’ll Do at the Workshop

  • Original: Vague mention of GitHub walkthrough and UX building.
  • Revised:
  • Title: “What You’ll Do at the Workshop”
  • Content:
    • “Play with Dhwani’s code and see how it works.”
    • “Build your own mini voice app—like a Kannada chatbot!”
  • Why: Specific, hands-on goals excite students and show they’ll create something cool.

Slide 10: Your Turn!

  • Original: Basic Q&A with a slides link.
  • Revised:
  • Title: “Your Turn!”
  • Content:
    • “What do YOU want to make with Dhwani? A study buddy? A translator?”
    • “Questions? Ask away!”
    • “Grab these slides: tinyurl.com/dhwani-project-intro.”
  • Why: Turns Q&A into a brainstorming session, encouraging creativity and engagement.

Slide 11: Join the Dhwani Adventure!

  • Original: No closing slide.
  • Revised:
  • Title: “Join the Dhwani Adventure!”
  • Content:
  • Why: Ends with a clear next step, keeping students excited and involved.

General Tips

  1. Add Visuals: Include app screenshots, a demo clip of Dhwani responding in Kannada, or icons (e.g., microphone for ASR, speaker for TTS). Visuals break up text and make it lively.
  2. Keep It Short: Aim for 1-2 key points per slide. Avoid dense text (e.g., fix Slide 5’s garbled content—likely an OCR error).
  3. Tell a Story: Add a personal touch, e.g., “We made Dhwani so our families could use voice tech in Kannada.” It’s relatable and memorable.
  4. Highlight Benefits: Mention how working on Dhwani boosts skills or resumes—undergrads love practical takeaways.
  5. Practice Timing: Keep it 10-15 minutes max to hold attention, leaving time for Q&A.

Sample Flow

  • Start: Hook them with a relatable scenario (Slide 1).
  • Middle: Explain the problem (Slide 2), Dhwani’s solution (Slides 3-4), and its status (Slide 5).
  • End: Show how they can explore it (Slides 6-9) and join in (Slides 10-11).

With these tweaks, your intro to Dhwani will be fun, clear, and inspiring for undergrads—sparking their interest in AI and Indian languages. Good luck with your presentation!