Case Studies & Learning Design Work
Research-informed learning experience design focused on clarity, user flow, and learner autonomy
Selected case studies and learning design artifacts focused on reducing cognitive overload, improving onboarding flow, and designing for learner autonomy. Each piece includes a direct link to the underlying deliverable.
Case Studies
Three flagship pieces that show how I diagnose learning friction and design for clarity.
Confusion Management Blueprint
A comprehensive design blueprint to reduce cognitive overload in high school learning environments and help learners convert confusion into structured progress.
Digital Friction Research Proposal
A research proposal examining how usability friction in digital learning systems impacts learner equity, performance, and persistence.
Articulate Prototype (Iteration in Progress)
An instructional prototype with an active redesign focused on improving onboarding flow, navigation clarity, and cognitive load reduction. The current version is available below.
Instructional Design Portfolio
Instructional prototypes and supporting assets that demonstrate my learning design approach.
These artifacts show how I translate learning theory into practical designs that reduce friction and support performance. They include an instructional prototype and supporting assets (job aids, flowcharts, and style guidance).
eLearning Prototype: Recognizing and Responding to Confusion
I created this comprehensive eLearning experience to help Title I high school students develop metacognitive awareness around academic confusion. The course features interactive scenarios, multimedia assessments, and evidence-based strategies for turning confusion into learning opportunities.
Additional Artifacts
Supporting deliverables and learning assets.
Job Aid: Confusion Recognition Guide
I designed this job aid to provide immediate, actionable guidance when learners need it most. The design prioritizes scannable information architecture and clear visual hierarchy to support quick decision-making in real-world contexts.
eLearning Flowchart: Learning Path Architecture
I developed this flowchart to map the complete learner journey through complex educational content, balancing linear progression with meaningful choice points that support different learning preferences.
Explainer Video: The 4 Signals of Confusion
I created this explainer video to transform complex concepts into accessible, engaging content through strategic use of visual storytelling and narrative structure.
eLearning Style Guide: Visual Design System
I developed this comprehensive style guide to ensure visual consistency across all learning materials, drawing inspiration from calming natural environments to reduce learner anxiety.
Research Portfolio
My research work explores how design decisions influence learner behavior, equity, and cognitive load in digital environments.
Digital Friction: Educational Research Methods
Created as part of my Masters class in educational research methods, this artifact explores the concept of digital friction in learning environments and its impact on student engagement and comprehension.