Learning Designer building tools, systems, and experiences for meaningful learning

Graduate student in Learning Design & Technology. I design instructional systems and also build real-world learning tools like PMBaseline and MentorHub.

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Peter Pielaet-Strayer

I'm a learning designer who builds systems, tools, and experiences that help people learn, reflect, and grow—academically and in real life.

Currently pursuing a Master's in Learning Design & Technology at the University of San Diego, I design instructional systems and also build real-world learning tools. My work spans from eLearning modules and assessments to wellness apps and mentoring dashboards.

I'm interested in problems where learning design meets technology: reducing digital friction, designing for learner agency, and creating experiences that help people build independence and curiosity.

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Learning Systems I Build

Projects that demonstrate how I apply learning design principles to real-world problems

PMBaseline

The learning problem: How do we help people build awareness of their internal state and develop reset routines?

Behavior change + reflection design through a wellness app with gamified check-ins and AI insights.

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MentorHub

The learning problem: How do we scaffold mentorship and feedback to make mentoring more impactful?

A dashboard for tracking goals, touchpoints, and student progress with analytics for mentors.

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Wine With Pete

The learning problem: How do we create informal, community-based learning environments?

Combining wine education with instructional design principles to design events and content that invite reflection.

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A Visual Journey

A 15-second Studio Ghibli–style animated journey through reflection, growth, and human connection

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Peter's Learning Journey

Explore how my experiences connect and build toward learning design expertise

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Wine Education
Community Building & Engagement

Designed experiences that brought people together through story, ritual, and sensory exploration

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AmeriCorps PASS
Mentoring & Instruction

30-student caseload, 1:1 and small-group instruction, goal setting, and progress tracking

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Current Projects
PMBaseline & MentorHub

Building wellness and mentoring tools that apply learning design principles

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Master's Program
Learning Design & Technology

USD program building real prototypes, ID docs, and assessments

Skills Ecosystem

See how my skills connect and reinforce each other

Facilitation
Expert
Engagement Design
Expert
Instructional Design
Growing
E-Learning Development
Growing
Rapid Prototyping
Strong
AR/VR Learning
Learning
Learning Analytics
Learning

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Featured Projects

Explore my portfolio of learning design projects, from eLearning modules to AR prototypes and community initiatives.

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PMBaseline

Wellness App Prototype

A data-driven wellness app focused on physical and mental resets with gamified reflection and habit tracking.

Mobile Design Gamification User Research
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MentorHub

Mentoring Dashboard

A comprehensive dashboard for tracking mentoring goals, touchpoints, and student progress with analytics.

Dashboard Design Data Visualization Mentoring
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Wine With Pete

Community Education

A creative learning lab combining wine education with instructional design principles and community building.

Community Building Event Design Storytelling
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AR Earth Science

Unity AR Prototype

An immersive AR learning experience at Sunset Cliffs that layers interactive earth science lessons into real-world environments.

AR/VR Unity Place-based Learning
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Storyline Modules

E-Learning Development

Interactive scenario-based learning modules with assessments, branching paths, and multimedia integration.

E-Learning Scenario Design Assessment
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Friction Visualization

UX Research

A "funnel of friction" visualization that clearly communicates how design impacts user engagement and completion rates.

UX Research Data Visualization Process Design
Skills & Tools

A balanced view of my capabilities, from core competencies to emerging technologies

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Core Competencies

What I do well and consistently deliver

Learning Design & Development
  • Instructional design
  • Curriculum development
  • Scenario-based learning
  • Microlearning
EdTech Tools
  • Articulate Storyline 360
  • Rise 360
  • Canva Pro
  • Google Workspace
  • Miro
AI-Assisted Development
  • Prompt engineering
  • Cursor (AI coding)
  • v0.dev prototyping
Content Creation
  • Video editing (Camtasia, Premiere Rush)
  • Visual storyboarding
  • eLearning assessments
Collaboration & Facilitation
  • Virtual classroom facilitation
  • Workshop design
  • Zoom, MURAL, Jamboard
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Technical Tools

Hands-on tools and platforms I work with

Design
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Figma
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Canva Pro
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Miro
Authoring
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Storyline 360
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Rise 360
AI/Automation
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ChatGPT
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Cursor
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v0.dev
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Zapier
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Supabase
Data & Analytics
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Excel (Advanced)
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Google Analytics 4
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Looker Studio
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Currently Learning

Growing my skills and exploring new technologies

In Progress
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Adaptive learning apps with Supabase backend

Building full-stack learning applications

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AI agents for education (LangChain / crewAI)

Creating intelligent learning assistants

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Webflow for no-code site building

Rapid prototyping and client work

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SQL & data visualization for learning analytics

Data-driven learning insights

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Project management frameworks (Agile, Scrum)

Structured development processes

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Transferable Professional Skills

Soft skills and strengths that drive success

Design & Strategy
  • Curriculum design aligned to learning objectives
  • Systems thinking & problem solving
Leadership & Mentorship
  • Mentorship & 1:1 student support
  • Leadership in small teams
Facilitation & Communication
  • Facilitation of reflective, learner-centered discussions
  • Cross-functional collaboration
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