Design Process
As a Learning Designer, I combine strategic planning with learner-focused tools like backward design, empathy maps, and storyboards to craft engaging and impactful eLearning experiences. Here’s a look at my process.
Backward Design: Setting Goals
Empathy & Persona Development: Understanding the Learners
Empathy & Persona Development: Understanding the Learners
I begin by identifying the learning objectives and desired outcomes for the course. This ensures clarity on what learners should achieve by the end of the course, which guides the entire design process and aligns with organizational goals.
Empathy & Persona Development: Understanding the Learners
Empathy & Persona Development: Understanding the Learners
Empathy & Persona Development: Understanding the Learners
Next, I create empathy maps and personas to understand the learners’ needs, perspectives, and challenges. By brainstorming what they might think, feel, say, and do, I tailor the course to resonate with their experiences and motivations.
Design & Storyboarding: Building the Blueprint
Empathy & Persona Development: Understanding the Learners
Design & Storyboarding: Building the Blueprint
With clear objectives and learner insights, I craft a detailed storyboard. This visual plan outlines the course structure, content flow, activities, and assessments. It ensures all elements fit cohesively and align with the learning objectives.
Development: Bringing the Course to Life
Evaluation & Iteration: Continuous Improvement
Design & Storyboarding: Building the Blueprint
Using the storyboard as a guide, I leverage tools like Articulate 360, Storyline, and Adobe Suite to create engaging, interactive courses. This phase includes developing multimedia elements, animations, and assessments that align with the learning goals.
Implementation: Testing and Launch
Evaluation & Iteration: Continuous Improvement
Evaluation & Iteration: Continuous Improvement
Before rollout, I conduct testing to ensure technical functionality, accessibility, and user-friendliness. Collaborating with stakeholders, I implement the course and prepare all necessary documentation for smooth delivery.
Evaluation & Iteration: Continuous Improvement
Evaluation & Iteration: Continuous Improvement
Evaluation & Iteration: Continuous Improvement
After launch, I gather feedback from learners, SMEs, and stakeholders to assess the course’s effectiveness. Using this data, I make refinements to enhance the learning experience and ensure the course meets its objectives.
Design Process Examples
