Designing with Love
Designing with love, purpose, and heart.
This show explores instructional design, e-learning, and how to incorporate AI technology into different aspects of the field.
Tune in for expert tips, real-world insights, and inspiring stories from students, alumni, and leaders in the field.
Recent Episodes
How to Use Data to Improve Instructional Design
Good design starts with a clear goal and ends with a real-world result. We walk you through a practical, human-centered approach to data-driven instructional design that turns scattered metrics into confident, ethical decisio...
Bonus Episode: Reflecting on Podcast Growth and Future Plans
In this bonus episode of the Designing with Love podcast, host Jackie Pelegrin reflects on the accomplishments of Season Three, including the release of 56 episodes, and shares insights on her experiences with PodMatch. She a...
Embracing AI as Your Creative Partner with T. Renee Smith
The fear of AI taking over jobs has dominated headlines, but what if we're missing the opportunity to harness this technology as a powerful ally? In this enlightening conversation, T. Renee Smith reveals how artificial intelligence became her unexpected partner in navigating the challenges of raisi…
Feedback Without Fear
What if reviews felt collaborative instead of confrontational? In this episode, I walk through a practical, five-pour framework to collect and use feedback from peers, stakeholders, SMEs, QA and accessibility reviewers, and—m...
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Recent Blog Posts
How to Use Data to Improve Instructional Design
Data-driven design gets thrown around a lot, yet many teams still chase vanity metrics or implement sweeping redesigns that create risk without results. The heart of effective instructional design is clarity: define what success looks like in learne…
Reflecting on Growth: Highlights from the Designing with Love Podcast…
As we close out another year, it’s essential to reflect on our achievements and set our sights on the future. In this special bonus episode of the Designing with Love podcast, host Jackie Pelegrin takes us through an insightful overview of 202…
Embracing AI as Your Creative Partner with T. Renee Smith
In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, many professionals find themselves at a crossroads—embrace this new technology or resist it out of fear or ethical concerns. In episode 76 of the Designing with Love podcast, host Jack…
About the Host
Instructional Designer, Author, College Professor, and Podcast Host
Jackie, an Arizona native, leverages decades of experience as an instructional designer within both higher education and the corporate world. She holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, both acquired through online learning. In addition to her full-time role, Jackie serves as an adjunct instructor, teaching online courses at Grand Canyon University. During her leisure time, she delights in reading books across a range of genres, enjoying movies and TV shows, playing games, listening to uplifting music, and spending quality time with her family and friends.