Learn how to crop a photo to a circle, for the purpose of providing variety and visual interest in eLearning and slides.
Two Principles of Multimedia Learning: Redundancy and Split-Attention
When designing multimedia learning, apply the split-attention and redundancy principles to ensure a more effective learning experience.
How to Use Graphics To Improve Learning
Graphics can facilitate recognition, recall, comprehension and problem-solving. Here are ways to use graphics to improve learning.
How To Design A Quick Reference Card
A Case Study
In this article, I share the thinking, process, strategies and workflow that went into the creation of a quick reference card.
10 Reasons Why You Should Pay For Stock Photos
There are many advantages to premium stock photo plans for designing online learning compared with the free stock photo sites.
How To Plan A Photo Shoot For eLearning
Organizing and managing a successful photo shoot for eLearning is more complicated than you might think. Here are the steps that have worked for me.
10 Visual Design Tips For eLearning And Slides
If your goal is to get better at visual design, you don’t need to be a talented artist. You just need to learn and apply the foundation principles of visual design and practice, practice, practice. In this SlideShare presentation below, I’ve gathered up ten important principles and little tips from my book, Visual Design Solutions. […]
5 Ways To Use Graphics In eLearning Scenarios
You have a lot of options when creating graphics for eLearning scenarios. Choose the style that will work for your audience and content.
Six Quick Ways To Design Like A Pro
How to Use White Space in eLearning
It’s important to know how to use white space in eLearning design because a well-designed layout can facilitate learning.
Realistic Graphics and Learning: What’s most effective?
Before you just place any old photo into an online course or informational web site, it’s a good idea to think about whether a realistic graphic is required. And if so, how much realism will be most effective?
Visualizing Timelines For Learning
You can visualize timelines for a variety of facts and concepts. Here are examples that demonstrate how to use timelines for learning.
What Learning Professionals Should Know About Color
Color in Instructional Design
Do the graphic designers you know speak in a secret language? Do you wish you could let terms like hue, saturation and value roll off your tongue? Understanding color terminology is important for knowing how to use color in instructional design. Importance of Color in Instructional Design Aside from impressing your friends, there are practical […]