Videos

Video-based learning is an effective way to communicate key concepts quickly through clear narration, strong visuals, and engaging storytelling. Whether presenting an animated explainer to simplify complex ideas or using scenario-based scenes to model real-world decision-making, videos help learners see concepts applied in context and retain information more effectively. This format works well for onboarding, workshops, performance training, and self-paced learning environments, making it a versatile tool for both instructional designers and corporate teams.

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Tools Used

Vyond, Canva

Lessons Learned

Creating the final video strengthened my ability to manage animation timing, visual pacing, and scene composition in Vyond. I learned how closely character movement, camera framing, and transitions must align with narration to maintain clarity within a short runtime, and how quickly visual overload can detract from learning. Working within export limits and animation constraints required intentional scene planning, sharpening my efficiency and judgment around when animation enhances instruction and when restraint produces a more polished result.

Highlights

This video contains a scenario-based, gamified sales training with interactive decision points, immediate feedback tied to learner choices, points and badges to reinforce motivation, character-driven storytelling that models effective sales behaviors, and practical skill application for real-world sales conversations.

Deliverable

Animated Explainer

Level Up Your Sales Game: A Gamified Training Experience - Animated Explainer

Project Details

Purpose

The goal of this video was to create an engaging, gamified sales training experience that helps learners build real-world selling skills through interactive, scenario-based decision-making. Designed for corporate sales teams, Sales Quest aims to increase learner motivation, improve retention, and accelerate performance on the job by simulating common sales challenges in a safe, practice-driven environment. Key learning objectives included building rapport, handling objections, and closing deals using client-centered strategies.

Gamification elements such as points, badges, and progression levels—were integrated to increase engagement and provide immediate, motivating feedback. The experience is ideal for both onboarding new sales professionals and reinforcing best practices with experienced reps.

Process

This project followed the ADDIE model and began with a targeted needs analysis of sales team challenges and performance goals. I identified realistic sales scenarios and critical decision points based on common workplace interactions.

Once learning objectives were finalized, I developed a storyboard outlining each scenario, interactive prompt, and feedback response. I wrote dialogue and narration to reflect conversational, learner-friendly language while maintaining instructional clarity.

The visuals were designed using a combination of Vyond for animation and Canva for design assets. The audio was scripted and recorded using the text to speech feature to match the pacing and tone of a high-energy, game-style experience. All content was tested for clarity, accessibility, and learner engagement.

This video demonstrates my ability to design and produce concise, high-impact learning content while working within real-world technical constraints. It highlights my proficiency with Vyond, including animation timing, visual pacing, and aligning motion with narration to create an engaging, instructionally sound experience.

Tools Used

Vyond, Canva, Gemini

Lessons Learned

This project strengthened my ability to use drawing and reveal animations to support abstract concepts in a clear, engaging way. I learned to carefully time visual motion so it complemented the narration rather than competing with it, refining pacing through multiple iterations. This process improved my precision in aligning visuals with instructional intent and reinforced the value of restraint when motion does not add meaning.

Highlights

This animated explainer translates adult learning theory into practical workplace applications. It contains clear and concise narration paired with visual storytelling for busy corporate audiences, real-world examples that demonstrate how andragogy informs learner-centered design decisions, theory-driven content grounded in credible academic and industry research, and a flexible format suitable for onboarding, workshops, client education, and internal training.

Deliverable

Animated Explainer

Unlocking Adult Learning: Principles of Andragogy- Animated Explainer

Project Details

Purpose

This animated explainer was designed to introduce corporate L&D professionals to the core principles of andragogy-Malcolm Knowles’ adult learning theory. The goal was to make foundational instructional design concepts such as self-direction, goal alignment, and relevance, both accessible and immediately applicable to workplace training contexts. The video provides a clear starting point for teams who want to elevate their training by grounding it in proven learning theory.

By focusing on real-world application and visual storytelling, the video helps stakeholders and instructional designers understand how to create more effective, learner-centered training for adult audiences. It also serves as a versatile resource for onboarding new IDs, presenting at workshops, or educating clients on best practices. Its flexible format allows it to be integrated into a variety of learning environments, from internal training sessions to client-facing presentations.

Process

This project followed a structured design approach aligned with the ADDIE model, beginning with topic research and audience analysis. I curated credible academic and industry sources to extract practical, high-impact principles of adult learning. This groundwork ensured the final content was both theoretically sound and relevant to the needs of modern corporate learners.

Next, I designed a 10-scene storyboard to balance conceptual depth with visual engagement. Each principle of andragogy was translated into an animated scene featuring workplace-relevant visuals, clear narration, and compelling pacing. I wrote the script in a concise, conversational tone to appeal to busy professionals while maintaining instructional rigor. This careful planning created a cohesive narrative that flowed smoothly from concept to application.

This video showcases my deep understanding of adult learning principles and my ability to translate theory into practical, workplace-relevant guidance. It also demonstrates my technical skill in designing and producing a well-paced, visually engaging animated explainer that balances instructional rigor with clear, accessible delivery.

Tools Used

Vyond, Canva, ChatGPT

Lessons Learned

For this project, I intentionally used Vyond’s contemporary animation style to work across the platform’s full range of animation options. I found this style more limited in terms of expressive graphics and motion, which required thoughtful experimentation to convey emotion while maintaining a professional tone. Balancing variety without visual repetition pushed me to be more strategic with timing, staging, and animation combinations, strengthening my ability to design within constraints while preserving instructional clarity.

Highlights

This is an Animated explainer that clearly compares the ADDIE and SAM models. It contains side-by-side visual breakdowns of phases and workflows, flowcharts and comparison tables to support decision-making, concise narration designed to manage cognitive load, and a decision-tree conclusion that helps learners select the most appropriate model for their project context.

Deliverable

Animated Explainer

ADDIE vs. SAM: Choosing the Right Instructional Design Model- Animated Explainer

Project Details

Purpose

The goal of this animated explainer video was to create an engaging, accessible resource that clearly compares the ADDIE and SAM instructional design models. Designed for both new and experienced learning professionals, the video helps viewers evaluate which model is most appropriate based on project structure, flexibility, timeline, and feedback integration. It introduces the phases of both models, highlights their key differences, and guides learners through a decision-making process to determine the best fit for their instructional design needs. This video is ideal for use in onboarding new instructional designers, professional development sessions for L&D teams, or as part of a larger training strategy course.

Process

This project followed a streamlined ADDIE approach, beginning with a content analysis of instructional design literature to identify the essential components and distinctions between the two models. I synthesized this information into a clear instructional script using conversational yet professional language. A detailed storyboard was created to align visuals and narration with learning objectives. Visual elements (including flowcharts, icons, and comparison tables) were developed using a combination of Vyond and Canva. I wrote and timed narration to support cognitive load principles and ensure clarity throughout. The video concludes with a decision tree graphic and a strong call to action encouraging learners to reflect on their own project needs. All scenes were tested for visual clarity, and instructional pacing to ensure an effective learning experience.

This video demonstrates my strong command of foundational instructional design models and my ability to clearly communicate when and how each should be applied. It also reflects my commitment to expanding my technical skill set while delivering a polished, instructionally sound asset that would add immediate value to a learning and development team.

Job Aids

Job aids provide quick, actionable guidance that learners can reference at the moment of need. They reinforce key processes, decision points, and best practices so employees can apply what they learned with confidence and accuracy. Unlike formal training, job aids are designed for performance support, helping learners bridge the gap between learning and real-world application.

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Tools Used

Canva

Lessons Learned

This project reinforced the value of designing job aids as part of a larger learning ecosystem rather than as standalone artifacts. Instead of simply summarizing content, I intentionally aligned the job aid to the cognitive demands of live sales conversations, ensuring it supported recall without interrupting flow. Designing for speed, glanceability, and confidence required careful decisions about information hierarchy, visual emphasis, and what to leave out.

Working in Canva also sharpened my ability to apply visual design principles strategically rather than decoratively. I focused on layout, spacing, and visual anchors to guide the learner’s eye and reduce decision fatigue at the point of use. This experience deepened my ability to translate instructional intent into performance support tools that extend learning beyond the course and directly impact on-the-job behavior.

Highlights

This job aid contains a concise, visually organized quick-reference tool that reinforces the six-step kayak sales process. It was designed to support on-the-job performance at the moment of need, with clear step-by-step structure paired with a visual graphic to enhance recall, and optimized for use by new Sales Associates as they transition to greater independence.

Deliverables

eLearning Module | Course Description | Design Document | Storyboard

The Six Steps of the Sales Pitch - Job Aid

Project Details

Purpose

This job aid was created as a performance support tool for the eLearning course How to Sell the Right Kayak. While the course provides in-depth training on product knowledge and customer-centered selling, this resource is designed to support employees at the moment of need. Its primary purpose is to help Sales Associates confidently recall and apply the six-step sales process during real customer interactions, reinforcing learning beyond the formal training environment.

Process

I designed this job aid with on-the-job usability as the guiding principle. The content was intentionally distilled into six clear, actionable steps that mirror the flow of a live sales conversation. A simple, visual layout was used to reinforce key concepts and support quick scanning, allowing Associates to reference the information without disrupting customer engagement. Particular attention was given to information hierarchy and visual emphasis to ensure the most critical elements stood out immediately. This resource is especially valuable for new trainees as they transition toward greater independence, providing structured support while building confidence and consistency in their sales approach.

This job aid showcases my ability to design effective performance support tools that align directly with real-world workflow and business needs. It demonstrates my strength in information prioritization, visual hierarchy, and translating instructional strategy into practical, moment-of-need resources that build confidence and consistency on the job.

Tools Used

Canva

Lessons Learned

This project emphasized the importance of visual differentiation in performance support design. Because Sales Associates need to recall information quickly during customer conversations, I focused on pairing realistic imagery with simplified visuals to strengthen recognition and reduce cognitive effort. Designing both job aids as a coordinated, double-sided resource reinforced my ability to think systemically about learning reinforcement, ensuring that visual tools, print format, and course content worked together to support retention and real-world application

Highlights

Quick-reference infographic that reinforces the nine kayak types introduced in the eLearning course, combines photography and simplified cut-out visuals to support rapid recognition, includes clear usage guidance to support confident customer recommendations, and is designed to be printed on laminated cardstock as a durable, front-and-back performance support tool for new Sales Associates.

Deliverables

eLearning Module | Course Description |Design Document | Storyboard

Types of Kayaks - Job Aid

Project Details

Purpose

This infographic was created as a companion performance support tool for the eLearning course How to Sell the Right Kayak. While the course provides detailed instruction on matching customer needs to kayak features, this resource is designed to support quick recall during live sales conversations. Its purpose is to help Sales Associates confidently identify and explain the nine types of kayaks, reinforcing product knowledge at the moment it is needed most.

Process

I designed this infographic with speed and recognition in mind, focusing on how Sales Associates process information while interacting with customers. Each kayak type is represented using both a realistic photo and a simplified cut-out graphic to support rapid visual identification and reduce cognitive load. Brief usage descriptions were included to help Associates quickly connect product features to customer needs. The infographic was intentionally designed to be printed on laminated cardstock and paired with the six-step sales process job aid on the reverse side, creating a cohesive, durable reference tool that reinforces key course concepts and supports new Sales Associates as they build confidence and independence.

This infographic showcases my ability to design visually driven performance support that enables rapid recognition and confident recall in fast-paced, customer-facing environments. It demonstrates my skill in reducing cognitive load through thoughtful visual pairing, information hierarchy, and intentional integration with other learning assets to create a cohesive support system for on-the-job performance.

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