801 Visual Design Workflow Habits of Graphic Designers You Can Steal Today

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Thursday, August 6

In the field of eLearning, we're expected to be pocket knives, capable of just as many skills and techniques as there are ideas. The visual design of your eLearning makes or breaks your user's learning experience and engagement but if you're not a team of graphic designers, how do you create visually appealing eLearning content?

In this session, you'll learn to implement key techniques, time-saving tips and tricks, and creative priming and decision-making habits of graphic designers into your eLearning development workflow. You'll explore visual design as a linear creative process and learn how to align it with learning content creation. From creating mood boards and choosing elements to ensure all components align with a central brand image to turning complex ideas or lengthy content into visuals that will help your learners "see" your content, we'll focus on tips and resources you can put to work right away, regardless of your current skill level.

In this session, you will learn:

  • The process of creating visual design for learning content
  • How to ask the right questions of clients and stakeholders to set appropriate expectations, scope, and desired outcomes
  • How to source and utilize sources of design inspiration
  • How to create mood boards and sample compositions to obtain buy-in from clients and stakeholders
  • How to ensure visual continuity to give your eLearning a cohesive look and feel
  • How to approach creating effective visual design with complex ideas or lengthy content
  • How to respond effectively to feedback and make changes to visual design

Jessica Kohler

eLearning Specialist

Veterans United Home Loans

Jessica Kohler, MEd is a instructional designer/developer with a 15- year career in corporate and higher education. She specializes in UX design, information architecture, collaborative/gamification, technical writing, and graphic design.

Steph Curry

Sr. Learning Experience Designer

Northwestern Mutual Insurance – Wealth Management

Steph Curry, a senior eLearning experience designer and consultant, brings over 10 years of experience in successfully managing eLearning projects and collaborating with SMEs. Steph has a proven track record of delivering high- quality eLearning solutions on time and within budget. With a keen focus on effective project management methodologies and strong communication skills, Steph has consistently fostered productive relationships with SMEs to ensure the successful completion of projects. She is excited to share her expertise and practical insights with fellow professionals.

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