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Mobile learning succeeds when content meets the realities of time, attention, and context. The core shift is designing for mobile moments rather than shrinking desktop modules. These are the brief windows in a day—on a bus, in a hallway, between tas…

In a world increasingly dominated by technology and rigid systems, many of us feel disconnected from our innate creative abilities. The latest episode of the Designing with Love podcast features creativity expert Patrick Williams, who shares profoun…

Staying current in learning and development without burning out is a real challenge. The pace of tools, frameworks, and workplace change is relentless, yet the demand for measurable results only grows. This episode focuses on a practical playbook th…

The intersection of leadership, technology, and personal growth has never been more critical than in today's rapidly evolving corporate landscape. Victoria Pelletier, a C-suite executive, board director, bestselling author, and professional speaker,…

Emerging technology promises a faster, safer path to real skill, but only when we pair it with clear outcomes, tiny pilots, and simple metrics. In this episode, we explored five areas shaping modern learning design: spatial computing, generative AI …

In a fascinating continuation of the Designing with Love podcast series on dyslexia, host Jackie Pelegrin welcomed back Russell Van Brocklen, a New York State Senate-funded dyslexia researcher, to delve deeper into practical strategies for helping y…

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…

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 2025's ac…

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 Jackie Pel…

Great learning products rarely come from a lone genius; they come from steady loops of clear, respectful feedback that aim at outcomes. When we treat reviews as collaboration instead of confrontation, teams move faster and learners benefit sooner. T…

Karen Nix's journey into instructional design showcases the diverse pathways professionals take into this dynamic field. Starting with a journalism background, Karen found herself drawn to learning and development through an unexpected administrativ…

Projects rarely fail all at once; they slip one small “yes” at a time. That pattern is the heart of scope creep—expanded requirements that outgrow the original plan and drain time, budget, and focus. For instructional designers, it sounds harmless: …

The recent episode of the Designing with Love podcast featuring Dr. Norina Columbaro offers a compelling exploration of modern instructional design practices that focus on performance rather than just creating training materials. As an instructional…

Strong learning starts with strong partnerships, and the most important partnership in corporate training is the one between instructional designers and subject matter experts. When that relationship is grounded in clarity, respect, and a shared des…

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital content creation, AI-powered video tools are revolutionizing how we tell stories, market products, and educate audiences. I recently had the privilege of speaking with Jeremy Toeman, founder and CEO of Au…

Learning experience design often gets framed as a matter of software choices, templates, and timelines, but the work that truly moves learners' lives at a deeper level. The through-line of effective design is not a tool—it’s a point of view. When we…

In a captivating episode of the Designing with Love podcast, host Jackie Pelegrin welcomed Dr. Sheldon Greaves, an author and educator with a fascinating background. What unfolded was an illuminating conversation about unconventional approaches to l…

Great learning design starts with intent, not with widgets. Before adding a single hotspot or video, define what learners should be able to do. Clear, measurable objectives anchor every interactive element to a purpose that matters on the job. Use a…

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, technology plays a pivotal role in determining institutional success. The recent episode of the Designing with Love podcast featuring Michael Toguchi, Chief Strategy Officer at Orchestrate, delves d…

Accessibility in instructional design isn't merely a compliance requirement—it's a fundamental commitment to creating equitable learning experiences for all. As educators and designers, we have the responsibility to ensure that every learner, regard…

In a recent episode of the Designing with Love podcast, host Jackie Pelegrin welcomed Peter Swimm, a project management consultant at Toilville, to discuss the delicate balance between structure and creativity in design processes. Peter shared his u…

As instructional designers, we often encounter various learning theories during our education and professional development. However, understanding these theories conceptually and applying them effectively to our design projects are two different cha…

In the ever-evolving landscape of education and training, instructional designers are constantly seeking approaches that create meaningful, lasting learning experiences. Among these approaches, Constructivist Learning theory stands as a powerful fra…

Charles Reigeluth's Elaboration Theory has transformed the way instructional designers approach content sequencing since its development in the 1970s. Unlike traditional methods that often overwhelm learners with complex information, this theory adv…