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Here’s how to design learning that actually lands – before you build a single screen. You’ve got a training brief, a deadline, and a dozen stakeholders pushing content your way. Before you dive into tools, timelines, or templates, take a breath. Smart learning teams always start by asking these five questions. 1. What’s the actual […]

Learn how smart design can boost engagement – and how small changes can unlock big shifts in attention, effort, and impact. We’ve all been there. Crowded interfaces and confusing pathways don’t exactly inspire confidence in training material. And they can make the user tune out faster than you can say ‘mandatory compliance manual’. But well

eLearning tools created for strategic impact on human-centric designs You’ve invested in the platform. You’ve got the tools. But the learning still isn’t landing. That’s because there’s something much more important than your choice of eLearning tool; strategic design. The kind that starts with people, focuses on outcomes, and makes every screen, scenario, and scroll

Smart design. Real impact. A practical guide to digital learning that works. By Bianca Schimizzi  Director & Lead Instructional Designer | Hungry Minds Like it or not, digital learning is well and truly baked into the rhythm of working life. And people expect it to be good. That means digital learning design that builds capacity,

By Bianca Schimizzi Director & Lead Instructional Designer | Hungry Minds Introduction: Why this guide exists Thinking about a career in instructional design? Smart move. The industry is growing fast – and the demand for people who can design great learning is on the rise too. But I won’t beat around the bush: finding your

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Looking to create leadership training that drives real behavioural change? The secret lies in experiential learning design. Research shows that leaders retain up to 70% of what they learn through hands-on experiences, compared to just 10% through traditional training methods (Lombardo & Eichinger, 2017). Let’s explore how you can transform your leadership development programs through

Gen Z is transforming the workplace. As they climb the corporate ladder, they’re bringing fresh perspectives and digital expertise with them. Let’s explore how we can design learning experiences that resonate with this tech-savvy, purpose-driven generation.  Who Makes Up Gen Z? Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z has grown up in a world where

Ever wondered why some people can devise complex strategies in seconds while others create stunning visual solutions? Or why your colleague remembers every word from a podcast while you need to see it written down? Welcome to neurodiversity – the reality that our brains process information differently. Let’s explore how understanding neurodiversity can transform your

Navigating Moral Considerations in AI-Assisted Design As a learning designer, you hold immense power in your hands – the power to revolutionise education with the help of AI. But with great power comes great responsibility, my friend. So, let’s dive into the ethical minefield that comes with leveraging AI, and explore how you can navigate